John Reardon is widely recognized by fans for his charming roles as the leading man in numerous Hallmark holiday movies. However, on Christmas Eve, the Canadian actor bravely disclosed his harrowing battle with a life-threatening health issue.
In a joint statement with is wife Meghan Ory, 42, Reardon, 49, disclosed he had undergone treatment for tonsil cancer.
Looking handsome in a black wool coat, the Hudson and Rex star explained that Monday ‘was my first night out after my recovery from tonsil cancer.’
Tonsil cancer, as described by the Mayo Clinic, originates in the tonsils, which are a crucial part of the immune system. This type of cancer is categorized under throat cancer and typically develops in the oropharynx, the area of the throat situated behind the mouth.
Treatment can include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Currently appearing alongside Ory in the Hallmark Channel movie Believe in Christmas, Reardon reflected on his challenging journey, emphasizing the significant time and struggle between the filming of these two projects. This revelation came juxtaposed with a poignant image showing him undergoing medical treatment in a hospital setting.
Actor John Reardon, 49, revealed he had been treated for tonsil cancer in a gratitude filled post on social media. Tonsils are part of the immune system, and is considered a kind of throat cancer, according to the Mayo Clinic
Reardon praised Ory for ‘taking on our whole world to help me get better’ and ‘My brave kids who inspired me.’
The couple share three children between the ages of one and six.
Reardon’s recovery was a family affair and he described how his dad ‘took me for a walk everyday even when it was hard for me to get out of bed.’
His mother kept him stocked with ‘soups and ginger honey tea and green juices so I could get calories into my body.’
He also expressed thanks to his sister and brother and his in-laws ‘who are not just in-laws they are family,’
Also included in his gratitude were ‘Our nanny, our neighbors and everyone who sent food or love and support or messages and kind words and also all the amazing doctors, nurses, technicians, hospital workers, psychologists you are all my heroes and I thank you from the bottom of my heart’.
‘Kindness is an under appreciated quality in people,’ the actor said.
‘We should never under value it. Celebrate it and distribute it as much as possible. It is free and life changing. Happy Holidays.’
The actor posted this photo of himself, writing ‘Last night was my first night out after my recovery from tonsil cancer’
The Canadian actor thanked his wife Meghan Ory, with whom he stars in Believe in Christmas on the Hallmark channel and app for ‘taking on our whole world to help me get better.’ He also thank his three ‘brave kids who inspired me’
The Hudson & Rex star thanked family, friends and the medical staff who supported him during his treatment. ‘Kindness is an under appreciated quality in people,’ the actor said. ‘We should never under value it. Celebrate it and distribute it as much as possible,’ he advised
Ory’s Once Upon A Time co-star Rebecca Mader offered her good wishes. ‘So happy to hear you’re on the other side. Congratulations! Lots of love to you and yours!’
The Flash star Michelle Harrison chimed in writing ‘Love and hugs to your sweet family. What a journey for you all. ❤️’
Ory reposted the photos on her Instagram Stories along with a loving note. ‘This man inspires me every day with his strength, his kindness and love that didn’t falter once even when he was in insane pain. You are my hero.’
‘So proud of you @johnny_reardon_’ she wrote, adding, ‘And #cancerfree I love you love you love you.’
