Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, a form of bone marrow cancer, according. The former Hollywood producer is reportedly receiving treatment while in custody.
Craig Rothfeld, Weinstein’s authorized healthcare representative in New York, declined to comment on the matter, citing Weinstein’s privacy. Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), as described by the American Cancer Society, originates in the bone marrow’s blood-forming cells and can spread into the bloodstream. CML accounts for around 15% of adult leukemia cases.
Weinstein, currently incarcerated at Rikers Island in New York, has faced multiple health issues during his ongoing sexual assault trials. In September, he was taken to Bellevue Hospital for emergency heart surgery after experiencing chest pains. Earlier in July, Weinstein’s representatives revealed he was hospitalized for multiple health issues, including COVID-19 and double pneumonia.
The former movie mogul also suffers from diabetes, high blood pressure, spinal stenosis, fluid buildup around his heart and lungs, among other conditions. Despite these complications, Weinstein is once again facing prosecution for sex crimes following the overturning of his initial conviction in New York on appeal.