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Billy Connolly, who you may know from his folk-singing, comedic work or his role in the cult hit 'The Boondock Saints,' has been diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer (for which he has already undergone surgery) as well as Parkinson's disease.

Regardless of your politics, you have to admit this is a class move by former President George H.W. Bush.

When Rachel Wolf finally gets married, her dying father will be there with her.

This kid couldn't have drawn up a better ending to his tale.

Melanie Strandberg, a Spokane, Washington hairstylist decided to shave her head after her sister was diagnosed with cancer. You'd think she'd be praised for this sincere act of solidarity. You would never have imagined that this decision would force her to quit the job she loves.

Travis Selinka has some of the best friends in the world.

A family in Kirtland Ohio believes that they have proof that someone was watching over their daughter Erin Potter as she battled leukemia.

Zach Sobiech is singing with the angels now.

Occasional Queen Helen Mirren donned her Queenly garb once again, although this time it wasn't for the stage or to yell at drummers -- but to make a dying little boy's wish come true. Add this to your list of reasons why Dame Helen Mirren is the effing best.

'Saturday Night Live' comedian Jason Sudeikis and his lovely fiancee Olivia Wilde brought the yuks to Kansas City, Missouri to raise money for the cancer support group Gilda's Club, named after the late legendary 'SNL' comedienne Gilda Radner.

We never had our doubts that Taylor Swift is a stand-up citizen, but this is just solidifying her induction into the Good Person Hall of Fame. It took a whole entire year, but Kevin McGuire, the teen with cancer, finally got to go on a date with T. Swift!

For one brief moment, Katelyn Norman will feel like a regular teenager.