“I’m in pain, but I’m happy”: Hollywood actor, Jet Li, battling serious health issues
that he is being treated for an overactive thyroid, but he is
determined to fight the condition head-on.
The superstar who is known for his kung fu skills, discussed
his diagnosis during the recording of a talent show he is
judging in China.
During the recording of the show on Tuesday, the 50-year-
old actor appeared to have a fuller face and heavier frame.
He said his weight has fluctuated but he is taking it all in
stride.
Li, even joked about his weight gain and said "I'm fat, I don't
have the time to lose it. It's a fact!
According to a Daily News report:
He explained that exercise is not advised with the
medication he's taking. An overactive thyroid, or
hyperthyroidism, causes changes in a person's metabolism
and heart rate, among other symptoms, but is generally
treatable with medications.
Li was diagnosed in 2010. He kept his condition under control
with medication, but it came back with a vengeance recently.
He said that he's tackling his illness head-on. "I'm just a
regular guy, I'm not Wong Fei Hung, I'm not Huo Yuan Jia (kung
fu heroes he portrays on film), I'm not a hero. I'm just like
you."
A martial arts champion at a young age, Li turned to acting
and began showing off his kung fu skills on big screens in the
1980s.
Jet Li can't exercise while
he's under the treatment.
He catapulted to fame in the '90s with the "Once Upon a
Time in China" films where he portrayed martial arts master
Wong Fei Hung.
His Hollywood career includes such titles as "Lethal Weapon
4," "Romeo Must Die" and more recently "The Expendables
2."
Li confessed there are times he's unsure if he's able to carry
on with work, but he's determined. "I'm in pain, but I'm not
suffering. I'm happy," he said.
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