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Janice · 10-22-2003, 11:15 AM

http://apnews.excite.com/article/200...D7UB7OAG0.html

Pamela Anderson Expects Death in a Decade

NEW YORK (AP) - Pamela Anderson says hepatitis C, which she was diagnosed with in 2001, will probably kill her in a decade.

"I think I've got a good 10 years left in me, which is sad, too. Maybe 15, if I'm lucky," Anderson tells Us Weekly magazine in a first-person story for the Nov. 3 issue.

"It's scary, but lately I've been feeling great. For some reason, my liver keeps getting healthier."

Hepatitis C causes inflammation of the liver, which can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver failure. About 3.9 million Americans have the disease. Anti-viral drugs are a standard treatment, and therapy is successful about half the time.

But Anderson isn't taking interferon, the injectable drug hepatitis patients often use. Her homeopathic doctor, Wendy Hewland, tells the magazine she "made a single remedy specifically for Pam" that Anderson is using as an alternative form of medicine.

The 36-year-old actress, who starred in the TV shows "Baywatch" and "V.I.P.," also says she's no longer planning to marry singer Kid Rock, to whom she got engaged in April 2002.

"We're not engaged anymore. Our relationship is not really something you put a label on," she says. "He wanted to buy me a house in Malibu, Calif., (in August), but the thing is, I really just need to be with my kids and work on their relationship with their father."

That would be former Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee, with whom she resolved an ugly custody battle in January. The couple married in 1995 and divorced three tumultuous years later.

"There's definitely a lot of love and history between Tommy and me, that's for sure. It doesn't matter whether we're together or not. We're crazy about each other - always have been, always will be," Anderson says.

"I'm just happy that my kids (Dylan and Brandon) are having a healthier, better relationship with their dad. Now we spend a lot of time together as a family - we go to movies, we cook dinner, everything."

mcgwirefan · 10-22-2003, 01:42 PM

She better attend the Naomi Judd school of positive thinking and doing something about it. Last I heard, Naomi was fine.

Brian Damage · 10-22-2003, 01:45 PM

How long before she's back with Tommy?

DustBunny · 10-22-2003, 02:01 PM

Tommy is engaged to Prince's ex-wife Mayte.

Pitooey · 10-22-2003, 07:32 PM

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Originally posted by mcgwirefan
She better attend the Naomi Judd school of positive thinking and doing something about it. Last I heard, Naomi was fine.

I have to agree with you.... This is kind of sad to me. She needs a psychiatrist.........

MonarC · 10-22-2003, 09:22 PM

poor Pam...

I hope she can try to be positive and maybe live healthier...

#1 get rid of nasty boyfriends!

Janice · 10-22-2003, 09:54 PM

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Originally posted by MonarC
#1 get rid of nasty boyfriends!

You can say that again. Supposedly it was one them *cough, Tommy* from whom she contracted the disease.

corazon · 10-24-2003, 12:49 AM

Whoa! That's a shock. 36 years old is awfully young. I'm not a big fan of Baywatch or most of her work, but I've heard of her before. I hope she stays strong.

Liza · 10-24-2003, 12:56 AM

I can't stand to watch any of her "work" but from what I've seen of interviews, she seems like a genuinely very sweet person who's just not very smart. I feel sorry for her.

isn't she engaged to someone else too?

Mijada · 10-24-2003, 12:26 PM

She needs to have a more positive outlook about the situation. At least do it for her kids.

MonarC · 10-24-2003, 04:09 PM

maybe since she thinks she is dying she will try to turn her life around.

°Bubbly Blonde° · 10-24-2003, 11:15 PM

Awww that's sad.....I hope that's not true, I like Pamela Anderson, I think she's a good actress....forget Playboy, forget 'the tape'...if you watch her movies, she's not a bad actress, atleast in my opinion.. - most people probably will disagree - but I seriously think she is a pretty good actress, and like Sidra said, hopefully she will be more careful...

David · 10-25-2003, 10:36 AM

aw though i dont like her, i think that's really sad!!!!!!! I hope she lives more than a decade

PZelda · 10-29-2003, 06:21 PM

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Originally posted by Liza
I can't stand to watch any of her "work" but from what I've seen of interviews, she seems like a genuinely very sweet person who's just not very smart. I feel sorry for her.

isn't she engaged to someone else too?

I agree completely with you about what you said.

*Marilyn Monroe* · 10-29-2003, 06:55 PM

I like her. I feel sorry for her and her kids, that she has Hepatitis C. I didnt even know until I saw that article. Hopefully, she gets rid of her nasty guys.

10-22-2003, 01:42 PM	#2
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10-22-2003, 02:01 PM	#4
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10-24-2003, 11:15 PM	#12
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10-22-2003, 11:15 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Pamela Anderson Expects Death in a Decade http://apnews.excite.com/article/200...D7UB7OAG0.html Pamela Anderson Expects Death in a Decade NEW YORK (AP) - Pamela Anderson says hepatitis C, which she was diagnosed with in 2001, will probably kill her in a decade. "I think I've got a good 10 years left in me, which is sad, too. Maybe 15, if I'm lucky," Anderson tells Us Weekly magazine in a first-person story for the Nov. 3 issue. "It's scary, but lately I've been feeling great. For some reason, my liver keeps getting healthier." Hepatitis C causes inflammation of the liver, which can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver failure. About 3.9 million Americans have the disease. Anti-viral drugs are a standard treatment, and therapy is successful about half the time. But Anderson isn't taking interferon, the injectable drug hepatitis patients often use. Her homeopathic doctor, Wendy Hewland, tells the magazine she "made a single remedy specifically for Pam" that Anderson is using as an alternative form of medicine. The 36-year-old actress, who starred in the TV shows "Baywatch" and "V.I.P.," also says she's no longer planning to marry singer Kid Rock, to whom she got engaged in April 2002. "We're not engaged anymore. Our relationship is not really something you put a label on," she says. "He wanted to buy me a house in Malibu, Calif., (in August), but the thing is, I really just need to be with my kids and work on their relationship with their father." That would be former Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee, with whom she resolved an ugly custody battle in January. The couple married in 1995 and divorced three tumultuous years later. "There's definitely a lot of love and history between Tommy and me, that's for sure. It doesn't matter whether we're together or not. We're crazy about each other - always have been, always will be," Anderson says. "I'm just happy that my kids (Dylan and Brandon) are having a healthier, better relationship with their dad. Now we spend a lot of time together as a family - we go to movies, we cook dinner, everything."

10-22-2003, 01:45 PM	#3
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	How long before she's back with Tommy?

10-22-2003, 09:22 PM	#6
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	poor Pam... I hope she can try to be positive and maybe live healthier... #1 get rid of nasty boyfriends!

10-24-2003, 12:49 AM	#8
corazon Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 29, 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 58	Whoa! That's a shock. 36 years old is awfully young. I'm not a big fan of Baywatch or most of her work, but I've heard of her before. I hope she stays strong.

10-24-2003, 12:56 AM	#9
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	I can't stand to watch any of her "work" but from what I've seen of interviews, she seems like a genuinely very sweet person who's just not very smart. I feel sorry for her. isn't she engaged to someone else too?

10-24-2003, 12:26 PM	#10
Mijada Spencers mom Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Location: eastern US Posts: 4,093	She needs to have a more positive outlook about the situation. At least do it for her kids.

10-24-2003, 04:09 PM	#11
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	maybe since she thinks she is dying she will try to turn her life around.

10-29-2003, 06:55 PM	#15
Marilyn Monroe Diamonds... Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 24, 2001 Location: Where gentlemen actually prefer brunettes Posts: 4,811	I like her. I feel sorry for her and her kids, that she has Hepatitis C. I didnt even know until I saw that article. Hopefully, she gets rid of her nasty guys.