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Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner Faces Illness with Inspiring Optimism

4/17/2025

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Gerry Turner, 73, the charming star of "The Golden Bachelor," is facing his battle with incurable Waldenström's macroglobulinemia with remarkable optimism. Regular blood tests every six months keep him informed about his health, but it's his zest for life that shines through. Embracing new relationships, he boldly declares, “It’s a privilege to live like you’re dying.”

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Story summary

Gerry Turner, 73, the charming star of "The Golden Bachelor," is facing his battle with incurable Waldenström's macroglobulinemia with remarkable optimism. Regular blood tests every six months keep him informed about his health, but it's his zest for life that shines through. Embracing new relationships, he boldly declares, “It’s a privilege to live like you’re dying.”