Former US President Joe Biden's health has worsened, says son Hunter Biden
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- The health of former US President Joe Biden, who has prostate cancer, has worsened, according to his son, Hunter Biden.
- Hunter Biden stated that the cancer has spread to his bones and other parts of his body, causing significant pain and distress.
- Despite his health struggles, the 83-year-old former president remains active and continues to speak publicly on important issues.
The health of former US President Joe Biden has reportedly taken a turn for the worse, with his son Hunter Biden revealing that the prostate cancer he has been battling has spread.
The cancer has spread, it has metastasized to the bones and beyond.
In a candid interview with the BBC, Hunter Biden described the advanced stage of his father's illness, stating, "The cancer has spread, it has metastasized to the bones and beyond." He characterized the condition as "very painful and in many ways very debilitating." The former president, currently 83 years old, served as the 46th President of the United States from 2021 to 2025, making him the oldest person to hold the office.
Biden's age and health have been subjects of public concern and political debate throughout his presidency. He and his White House advisors faced criticism for allegedly downplaying his health issues. This scrutiny intensified after he decided not to seek re-election following a widely criticized debate performance against Donald Trump.
it is very painful and in many ways very debilitating.
Hunter Biden acknowledged the difficulty of his father's health situation for the family. "The only thing I can say about my dad, about his current health, is that I wish he would complain more, because it's not good," he told the BBC. Nevertheless, he emphasized that the former president remains engaged, continuing his public duties and speaking out on matters he deems important. "He's still doing his thing," Hunter Biden concluded, adding that his father "believes in this country so much."
The only thing I can say about my dad, about his current health, is that I wish he would complain more, because it's not good.
Following the fall congressional elections, Joe Biden is expected to release his memoir, titled "Promise Me, America."
He's still doing his thing.
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Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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