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Fox News
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
'Jaws' star Richard Dreyfuss forced to skip anticipated fan event due to severe diagnosis
Richard Dreyfuss has opted out of a fan event due to a severe case of bronchitis. On Friday, the "Jaws" star, 77, took to social media to share a message with his fans ahead of SharkCon in Tampa, Florida and express his disappointment over the diagnosis. 'Hello fellow cons," Dreyfuss said in a video posted to SharkCon's Instagram account. "I am very, very sorry to tell you that I've been diagnosed with, viral, er…What is it?" "Bronchitis," Dreyfuss' wife, Svetlana Erokhin, answered off-camera. RICHARD DREYFUSS UPSETS FANS WITH GENDER COMMENTS AT 'JAWS' EVENT "I've been told by my doctors I cannot fly and I would have to fly five hours to get there. I'm terribly sorry because I had planned to be there, and I had been looking forward to it, but I am unable to do so. I don't want to get anyone else sick, and I don't want to get sicker myself." "I feel terrible about not showing up, and I feel worse about exposing you to this apparently very viral illness," Dreyfuss continued. "But there will be other times and I will make it my business to show up." APP USERS CLICK TO VIEW POST View this post on Instagram A post shared by SharkCon (@shark_con) Dreyfuss joked that he hopes all his fans " feel very sorry for me, and very sorry for yourselves." "I'm in a lot of pain and that has to come first, my health," he stated. "I feel very good about having the time and enough health." "And such great fans!" his wife added. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "We love you, we miss you all, and we will see you soon," Erokhin also said. In the caption, SharkCon wrote, "All prepaid autographs and photo ops will automatically be refunded. There is no reason to reach out. It will take 5-10 business days plus what your bank takes for them to be processed. We are so sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP A representative for Dreyfuss did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Toronto Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Richard Dreyfuss cancels appearance after being hospitalized for 'very viral illness'
'I'm in a lot of pain and that has to come first, my health. I feel very good about having the time and enough health.' Richard Dreyfuss tucked under blanket while lying in hospital bed. Photo by @shark_con / Instagram Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Richard Dreyfuss was forced to disappoint fans at SharkCon over the weekend due to a 'very viral illness.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The Jaws star, 77, issued a statement on Friday from his hospital bed, explaining why he would be missing the annual event held this year at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo in Tampa. 'Hello, fellow cons. I am very, very sorry to tell you that Ive (sic) been diagnosed with viral…' he began in a video posted to SharkCon's Instagram account, before trailing off as his wife, Svetlana Erokhin, is heard saying offscreen 'bronchitis.' The Oscar winner, tucked in the bed with a Jaws blanket, continued: 'I've been told by my doctors I cannot fly, and I would have to fly five hours to get (to SharkCon).' The Mr. Holland's Opus star added: 'I'm terribly sorry because I had planned to be there and had been looking forward to it but I'm unable to do so. 'I don't want to get anyone else sick, and I don't want to get sicker myself. I feel terrible about not showing up, and I'd feel worse about exposing you to this, apparently, very viral illness.' In the caption, convention organizers noted that refunds would be issued for those who pre-paid for autographs and photo-ops with the actor. Dreyfuss promised that 'there will be other times, and I will make it my business to show up.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. He added with a smile: 'And I want to wish you all good luck and happiness, and I want you all to feel very sorry for me, and very sorry for yourselves. Dreyfuss then said: 'I'm in a lot of pain and that has to come first, my health. I feel very good about having the time and enough health.' 'And such great fans,' his wife is heard adding, which Dreyfuss repeats with a smile. Erokhin adds: 'We love you, we miss you all, and we will see you soon,' to which the actor agreed. 'Happy health, happy con, bye.' RECOMMENDED VIDEO Dreyfuss played Hooper in the award-winning film directed by Steven Spielberg, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. SharkCon 2025, which is sponsored by National Geographic, gathers marine biologists and other experts, scuba professionals, shark enthusiasts, vendors, and creatives whose work touches on all things shark for a weekend 'dedicated to raising awareness about shark and ocean conservation,' according to the event's website. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Much of the convention was devoted to celebrating the 1975 movie's milestone. Read More Other Jaws alums who attended SharkCon included Jeffrey Voorhees, Jonathan Searle, Steven Searle, and Carla Hogendyk, along with actors from its sequels, Jaws 2 and Jaws 3-D. Based on the 1974 novel of the same name by Peter Benchley, Jaws follows Dreyfuss' marine biologist character, Roy Scheider's police chief Martin Brody, and Robert Shaw's shark hunter Quint as they hunted a great white shark terrorizing a fictional New England resort town. World Golf Editorial Cartoons Uncategorized Toronto & GTA
Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Richard Dreyfuss drops out of SharkCon after heartbreaking diagnosis
Hollywood icon Richard Dreyfuss has shared a heartbreaking health update with fans as he confirmed that he is too poorly to attend this year's SharkCon. The Jaws star, 77, played Matt Hooper in the award-winning Steven Spielberg film, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. In a new clip shared to SharkCon's Instagram on Sunday, Richard was tucked up in a hospital bed with a Jaws blanket. The actor looked pale and appeared to struggle when addressing fans heading to the event. Richard said to the camera: 'Hello fellow cons. I am very, very sorry to tell you that I've been diagnosed with, viral, er… What is it?' Off-screen, his wife Svetlana Erokhin confirmed that he was suffering from viral bronchitis, though Richard struggled to repeat the word himself. He continued: 'I've been told by my doctors I cannot fly and I would have to fly five hours to get there. 'I'm terribly sorry because I had planned to be there [at SharkCon] and I had been looking forward to it, but I am unable to do so. 'I don't want to get anyone else sick, and I don't want to get sicker myself.' He added: 'I feel terrible about not showing up and I feel worse about exposing you to this apparently very viral illness. But there will be other times and I will make it my business to show up. 'I want to wish you all good luck and happiness and I want you all to feel very sorry for me, and very sorry for yourselves. I'm in a lot of pain and that has to come first, my health. I feel very good about having the time and enough health.' Svetlana added: 'And such great fans!' as Richard agreed: 'And such great fans.' She said: 'We love you, we miss you all and we will see you soon.' 'That's my wife saying that!' Richard explained. 'She's right, she knows how to do this. So good luck, happy health, happy con - bye!' The SharkCon organisers confirmed to fans in the caption: 'All prepaid autographs and photo ops will automatically be refunded. There is no reason to reach out.' 'It will take 5-10 business days plus what your bank takes for them to be processed. We are so sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you.' Fans were concerned for Richard and flooded the comment section with well wishes. One wrote: 'Your health is most important. Don't feel bad about it. Get better quickly! 'This is my all time favourite move!! Feel better Richard... sending healing prayers' 'He will always be one of the great actors of his time.' Sharon Stone added: 'Honey, feel better. The world is not good without you then come over and give me a hug.' Based on the 1974 novel by Peter Benchley, Jaws stars Roy Scheider as police chief Martin Brody, who, with the help of a marine biologist (Richard) and a professional shark hunter (Robert Shaw), hunts a man-eating great white shark that attacks beachgoers at a New England summer resort town.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Jaws' star Richard Dreyfuss, 77, reveals grim diagnosis as he drops out of SharkCon: ‘I'm in a lot of pain'
Richard Dreyfuss is too sick to attend SharkCon this year. The 'Jaws' actor, 77, gave a grim update on his health in a clip from SharkCon's Instagram page shared over the weekend. 'Hello fellow cons,' Dreyfuss said from a hospital bed with a 'Jaws' blanket covering him. 'I am very, very sorry to tell you that I've been diagnosed with, viral, er…What is it?' 'Bronchitis,' Dreyfuss' wife, Svetlana Erokhin, answered off-screen. Bronchitis occurs when the airways leading to the lungs get inflamed and fill with mucus, according to Cleveland Clinic. Symptoms include shortness of breath, fever, runny nose and fatigue. Dreyfuss continued: 'I've been told by my doctors I cannot fly and I would have to fly five hours to get there. I'm terribly sorry because I had planned to be there and I had been looking forward to it, but I am unable to do so.' 'I don't want to get anyone else sick,' the actor added, 'and I don't want to get sicker myself.' 'I feel terrible about not showing up and I feel worse about exposing you to this apparently very viral illness,' Dreyfuss went on. 'But there will be other times and I will make it my business to show up.' The Hollywood icon gave his best wishes to fans attending SharkCon in Tampa, Florida this weekend, before adding with a laugh, 'I want you all to feel very sorry for me, and very sorry for yourselves.' 'I'm in a lot of pain and that has to come first, my health,' he stated. 'I feel very good about having the time and enough health.' 'And such great fans!' added Erokhin, as Dreyfuss agreed, 'And such great fans.' 'We love you, we miss you all and we will see you soon,' Erokhin also said. Dreyfuss confirmed his wife was the person talking off-camera. 'She's right, she knows how to do this,' he said. 'So good luck, happy health, happy con – bye!' SharkCon wrote in the video's caption, 'All prepaid autographs and photo ops will automatically be refunded. There is no reason to reach out. It will take 5-10 business days plus what your bank takes for them to be processed. We are so sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you.' Fans showed support for Dreyfuss in the comments section. 'We are all praying for you!' one fan wrote. ' get well soon,' another fan said. 'Please get better soon,' someone else wrote. A fourth fan commented, 'Your health is most important. Don't feel bad. Get better quickly!' Dreyfuss starred in 'Jaws' alongside Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Lorraine Gary and Murray Hamilton. Most of the cast, including Scheider and Shaw, have passed away. The Steven Spielberg shark movie recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a National Geographic documentary 'Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story' directed by Laurent Bouzereau. Dreyfuss is still acting at age 77. He was recently in the action thriller 'Into the Deep' and will star in the upcoming Marlon Brando biopic led by Billy Zane.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Jaws' star Richard Dreyfuss, 77, reveals grim diagnosis as he drops out of SharkCon: ‘I'm in a lot of pain'
Richard Dreyfuss is too sick to attend SharkCon this year. The 'Jaws' actor, 77, gave a grim update on his health in a clip from SharkCon's Instagram page shared over the weekend. 'Hello fellow cons,' Dreyfuss said from a hospital bed with a 'Jaws' blanket covering him. 'I am very, very sorry to tell you that I've been diagnosed with, viral, er…What is it?' 'Bronchitis,' Dreyfuss' wife, Svetlana Erokhin, answered off-screen. Bronchitis occurs when the airways leading to the lungs get inflamed and fill with mucus, according to Cleveland Clinic. Symptoms include shortness of breath, fever, runny nose and fatigue. Dreyfuss continued: 'I've been told by my doctors I cannot fly and I would have to fly five hours to get there. I'm terribly sorry because I had planned to be there and I had been looking forward to it, but I am unable to do so.' 'I don't want to get anyone else sick,' the actor added, 'and I don't want to get sicker myself.' 'I feel terrible about not showing up and I feel worse about exposing you to this apparently very viral illness,' Dreyfuss went on. 'But there will be other times and I will make it my business to show up.' The Hollywood icon gave his best wishes to fans attending SharkCon in Tampa, Florida this weekend, before adding with a laugh, 'I want you all to feel very sorry for me, and very sorry for yourselves.' 'I'm in a lot of pain and that has to come first, my health,' he stated. 'I feel very good about having the time and enough health.' 'And such great fans!' added Erokhin, as Dreyfuss agreed, 'And such great fans.' 'We love you, we miss you all and we will see you soon,' Erokhin also said. Dreyfuss confirmed his wife was the person talking off-camera. 'She's right, she knows how to do this,' he said. 'So good luck, happy health, happy con – bye!' SharkCon wrote in the video's caption, 'All prepaid autographs and photo ops will automatically be refunded. There is no reason to reach out. It will take 5-10 business days plus what your bank takes for them to be processed. We are so sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you.' Fans showed support for Dreyfuss in the comments section. 'We are all praying for you!' one fan wrote. ' get well soon,' another fan said. 'Please get better soon,' someone else wrote. A fourth fan commented, 'Your health is most important. Don't feel bad. Get better quickly!' Dreyfuss starred in 'Jaws' alongside Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Lorraine Gary and Murray Hamilton. Most of the cast, including Scheider and Shaw, have passed away. The Steven Spielberg shark movie recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a National Geographic documentary 'Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story' directed by Laurent Bouzereau. Dreyfuss is still acting at age 77. He was recently in the action thriller 'Into the Deep' and will star in the upcoming Marlon Brando biopic led by Billy Zane.
