We should pray for Jeff Bridges.

A recent interview with Jeff Bridges revealed that despite the tumor’s significant reduction, the road to full recovery from COVID-19 has been challenging and protracted.

In a candid interview for AARP’s most recent cover story, the well-known actor spoke up about his battles with cancer and the coronavirus as well as his reluctance to return to work in the midst of it all.

As Jeff gets ready to continue filming for The Old Man’s second season, the 9 by 12-inch mass that was a marble-sized tumor within his stomach has shrunk.

He made a public announcement about his cancer diagnosis in October 2020. He joyously announced that his illness had entered remission in September 2021.

He confessed to AARP, “I didn’t know I had a 9 by a 12-inch tumor in my body while I was filming those battle sequences for The Old Man’s debut episode.

After learning that his tumor has greatly decreased, the actor has cause for optimism.

However, his recovery from COVID-19 has been more challenging. The infection struck when Jeff was undergoing cancer treatment, severely taxing his already compromised immune system. He recognized that he was still recovering.

He was candid about the methodical process of regaining his strength and stated that “setting relatively minor goals was a huge part of getting recovered.

“At first, they would inquire as to how long you could stand.” My previous record for a time before passing out was 45 seconds. “Oh, see, you’ve been standing still for a while!” they said as they started to speak. Please, could you move forward five feet?”

At this difficult moment, Bridges had to face his mortality while coping with two ailments. He also questioned whether he would be able to return to his job if he survived.

I genuinely didn’t think I’d ever work again, he acknowledged. So my first response was, “Well, we’ll see.” However, over time, it evolved into “Maybe I can.” I must admit, I was still apprehensive about going back to work.