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Pamela Anderson says hepatitis C was ‘death sentence’ that ‘took everything I had in my bank’
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Pamela Anderson revealed that she was diagnosed with hepatitis C in the late 1990s and was initially given only 10 years to live, describing it as a "death sentence" that deeply affected her life and decisions.
- She contracted hepatitis C after sharing a tattoo needle with her then-husband, Tommy Lee, who has denied having the disease despite Anderson's claims, and the diagnosis brought her feelings of shame and guilt.
- Anderson was cured of hepatitis C in 2015 after a breakthrough treatment became available, although she had to pay for the expensive treatment herself before it was covered by insurance.
- At an amfAR gala in Venice, Anderson was honored with the Award of Courage and spoke openly about her journey, emphasizing her resilience and how her acting career has been revitalized in recent years.
- She expressed that she has come to terms with her diagnosis, rejecting the victim label and embracing her strength and capability through her work in the arts.
