'The Munsters' Star Butch Patrick Has Been Diagnosed With Cancer - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 05-12-2011, 10:31 AM

The Munsters star Butch Patrick has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

The former child star, who played Eddie in the long-running sitcom, has battled with addictions to cocaine, marijuana and alcohol, and now he faces another major fight - for his life.

Revealing the news to Star magazine, he says, "I went 41 years trying to kill myself and then finally got to the point where I want to live when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My first thought when I was told (this) was, 'Isn't this a kicker! I get clean, my life is together and now God is going to punch my ticket."

But the former child star remains positive about his prognosis.

He adds, "If you catch it early, there's a good chance of survival. I'm told I have a 90 per cent chance of recovery and living another 20 years."

http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf...cancer_1218218

Marvo301 · 05-12-2011, 03:47 PM

Butch has successfully battled his addictions and I pray he'll use the lessons learned in those battles to successfully battle cancer.

gidgetgrape · 05-12-2011, 04:09 PM

Get Well Soon Butch!

AB · 05-12-2011, 04:36 PM

Hope he beats the cancer.

JamesG · 05-12-2011, 05:01 PM

I wish him the best in his recovery.

I saw him not too long ago (April 30th) at the Chiller Theatre in NJ; he looked good.

Reverend Jim · 05-12-2011, 06:45 PM

catlover79 · 05-12-2011, 06:47 PM

So sorry to hear that!! I hope and pray Butch is able to make a full, speedy recovery!!

Retro4Life · 05-12-2011, 07:04 PM

Sad news, but there is lots of hope. Here's hoping for the best for Mr. Patrick!

comedyfreak · 05-13-2011, 06:00 AM

I wonder if he will be able to attend the toy show in August. Here's to a quick recovery.

old grouch · 05-13-2011, 09:33 AM

Butch seems like a fighter. Anyone who can beat his addictions can lick cancer.

ThomasE · 05-14-2011, 11:36 PM

Do your thing, Butch! Speedy remission to you!

ComedyGuy · 05-21-2014, 10:44 PM

Well if Grampa was still alive he could mix up something in his lab to help Eddie. . . . . well anyway get well soon butch 90% is awesome and YOU can beat this. . . . . . .

missy's pop pop · 05-21-2014, 10:54 PM

Get well soon, Butch! Cancer is NOT a death sentence if diagnosed and treated promptly!

05-12-2011, 10:31 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	'The Munsters' Star Butch Patrick Has Been Diagnosed With Cancer The Munsters star Butch Patrick has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The former child star, who played Eddie in the long-running sitcom, has battled with addictions to cocaine, marijuana and alcohol, and now he faces another major fight - for his life. Revealing the news to Star magazine, he says, "I went 41 years trying to kill myself and then finally got to the point where I want to live when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My first thought when I was told (this) was, 'Isn't this a kicker! I get clean, my life is together and now God is going to punch my ticket." But the former child star remains positive about his prognosis. He adds, "If you catch it early, there's a good chance of survival. I'm told I have a 90 per cent chance of recovery and living another 20 years." http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf...cancer_1218218
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gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,508	Get Well Soon Butch!

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AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	Hope he beats the cancer.

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JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,316	I wish him the best in his recovery. I saw him not too long ago (April 30th) at the Chiller Theatre in NJ; he looked good.

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05-13-2011, 09:33 AM	#10
old grouch Member Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2010 Location: montana Posts: 1,877	Butch seems like a fighter. Anyone who can beat his addictions can lick cancer.

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missy's pop pop Hooray for "Hazel!" Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 19, 2013 Location: St. Louis Posts: 396	Get well soon! Get well soon, Butch! Cancer is NOT a death sentence if diagnosed and treated promptly!