Anton Yelchin Documentary LOVE, ANTOSHA Reveals Late Actor Had Serious Illness He Hid from the Public
Josh Millican
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Horror fans were shocked and saddened when young actor Anton Yelchin (Green Room, Fright Night, Thoroughbreds) was killed in a freak accident at his home in 2016. Now, Yelchin’s parents, Viktor and Irina Yelchin, have produced a documentary about their son, his accomplishments, and aspirations. Most significantly, however, is that Love, Antosha (directed by Garret Price) reveals Yelchin suffered from cystic fibrosis, an extremely serious illness that he kept hidden from the public.
According to the official website for The Anton Yelchin Foundation:
“Anton did not share details about his medical challenges with the public, but he suffered from cystic fibrosis from an early age. Despite these significant challenges, Anton went on to excel in the arts. It is this spirit of resilience and strength that embodies the mission of the Foundation.”
The foundation has done amazing work organizing funds for children and adults who suffer from this debilitating condition, donating over $1M to USC’s Cystic Fibrosis Clinic last November.
Per Wikipedia:
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that affects mostly the lungs, but also the pancreas, liver, kidneys, and intestine. Long-term issues include difficulty breathing and coughing up mucus as a result of frequent lung infections. Other signs and symptoms may include sinus infections, poor growth, fatty stool, clubbing of the fingers and toes, and infertility in most males. Different people may have different degrees of symptoms.
Love, Antosha premieres this week at the Sundance film festival.
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