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House of The Dragon star Sir Simon Russell Beale reveals colon cancer diagnosis after pulling out of West End play

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House of the Dragon actor Sir Simon Russell Beale has been diagnosed with colon cancer.

The renowned English actor, described as the “greatest stage actor of his generation”, revealed that he has been battling the disease for the last eight months.

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