Actor Erik Jensen, well-known for roles in “The Walking Dead” and “Mr. Robot,” has those close to him asking for support while he fights cancer. “After miraculously surviving a brain aneurysm just a year and a half ago, our dear Erik Jensen has now been diagnosed with advanced Stage IV colorectal cancer,” reads a recent GoFundMe page created by his family.
It is mentioned in the statement that Erik Jensen’s liver has been affected by his malignancy. It does, however, highlight Erik’s resilience and determination in the face of adversity. While undergoing treatment, he kept up his writing and directing career.
His medical team thinks that by doing two big procedures to remove all of the tumors, there may be a chance to dramatically reduce their size. Erik and his family are preparing for a difficult struggle and are asking for your assistance during this trying time.
The family is raising funds via GoFundMe page
The family wants to amass $300,000 in total. They have noted that their financial situation has grown extremely precarious following Erik Jensen’s brain aneurysm, his cancer diagnosis, and the Hollywood industry’s strikes.
They want immediate and significant help to pay for Erik’s cancer treatment, protect their house, and provide a stable environment for their beloved Sadie. The GoFundMe website shows that as of this Wednesday, they have already received over $90,000 in support.
The Walking Dead team is calling out for a fundraising for Erik Jensen
The executive producer of “The Walking Dead,” Scott Gimple, posted a link to Erik Jensen’s fundraising page on X, a substitute for Twitter, on Monday. He sent a note along with it saying that one of their own from “TWD” needs help. With his recent cancer diagnosis, Erik Jensen—best known for his role as Dr. Steven Edwards in Season 5—and his family are going through a very uncertain period.
Actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who also appeared in “The Walking Dead,” shared his opinions on the same site on Tuesday. He said that although he hadn’t had the chance to work with Erik before, he had heard nothing but good things about him. Jeffrey Dean Morgan agreed that during this difficult period, Erik and his family may benefit from a variety of support.
Erik Jensen and his wife, Jessica Blank, are the parents of a 13-year-old girl named Sadie. He has been described in the GoFundMe campaign as an exceptionally committed, real, and caring individual with a strong work ethic. They stress how crucial it is that he supports his daughter throughout her childhood, preserves the amazing community that he and Jess have built, and keeps producing work for the public to enjoy.
Apart from his appearances in “The Walking Dead” and “Mr. Robot,” Erik has acted in numerous other television series, including “For Life,” “The Equalizer,” and “Mindhunter,” among many others.
Colon Cancer is the third most common cancer in the world
Colon cancer, or colorectal cancer, is the third most common cancer worldwide, behind breast and lung cancer. Stool tests and colonoscopies are two common forms of routine colon cancer screening that the American Cancer Society recommends for anyone 45 years of age and above.
Additionally, they emphasize how crucial it is to get checked out by a doctor if someone exhibits signs linked to colon cancer, such as changes in bowel habits (such as increased diarrhea), rectal bleeding, dark stools, unexplained weight loss, pains, or extreme exhaustion. In these kinds of situations, seeing a physician is imperative.
Erik Jensen’s family wishes to stress that even while the news is terrifying, being in Stage IV cancer does not imply there is no hope. Erik is working really hard to keep a positive outlook and is committed to fighting for the opportunity that his doctors think he has.
