Thomas Gottschalk announces he is cancer-free

German television legend Thomas Gottschalk has shared a hopeful update in his battle with cancer, announcing he is currently cancer-free. The news comes after a challenging period involving two surgeries, 33 radiation treatments, and three weeks of rehabilitation.

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After two operations, 33 radiation treatments, and three weeks of rehab, I am currently cancer-free.

Gottschalk took to Instagram to express his profound gratitude for the outpouring of support he received following his announcement. "I am totally overwhelmed. My update reached an incredible number of people in a very short time," he wrote, accompanying his message with a photo of himself laughing with his arms raised in celebration. He emphasized the deep personal meaning of the countless messages, comments, and good wishes he received.

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I am totally overwhelmed. My update reached an incredible number of people in a very short time.

"It means a lot to me that you have thought of me in recent months and are now accompanying me with so much warmth, sympathy, and confidence," Gottschalk added. He had initially revealed his cancer diagnosis in late November, following public appearances that had raised concerns about his health. Shortly after, he announced his departure from the RTL show "Denn sie wissen nicht, was passiert" and his retirement from television.

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It means a lot to me that you have thought of me in recent months and are now accompanying me with so much warmth, sympathy, and confidence.