And this is exactly the case with actor Stanley Tucci.

Here’s what we know about his diagnosis and the current status of his health.

The two were married in 1995 and she ultimately died frombreast cancer(viaToday).

Stanley Tucci smiling

“To watch her go through those treatments for years was horrible,” Tucci shared with Vera.

“The kids were great, but it was hard for them.

I had a feeding tube for six months.

Stanley Tucci grinning

I could barely make it to the twins' high school graduation.”

“[Cancer] makes you more afraid and less afraid at the same time.

I feel much older than I did before I was sick,” he explained.

“But you still want to get ahead and get things done.”