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Former South African president FW de Klerk announced on his 85th birthday that he has been diagnosed with cancer.
De Klerk was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a cancer that affects lungs tissues.
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De Klerk’s foundation revealed that there is ‘no immediate threat’.
It added that it is confident that De Klerk’s treatment will be successful.
The 85-year-old is expected to begin his treatment next week.
The FW de Klerk foundation revealed that the former president has been diagnosed with cancer. Image: Loanna Hoffmann/Foto24/Gallo Images and Foto24/Gallo ImagesSource: Getty Images
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A report byNews24stated that De Klerk had lost his son 53-year-old son, Willem, to cancer.
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De Klerk received the Nobel Peace Prize with late president NelsonMandela.
Briefly.co.zapreviously reported on De Klerk after Dali Mpofu wanted his Nobel Prize stripped.
AdvocateDali Mpofucommitted to a campaign aimed at the stripping of the prize.
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
