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Jeff Bridges got candid with his fans on social media on Monday (October 19), revealing he is starting treatment for his cancer diagnosis.

The 70-year-old Big Lebowski actor took to Twitter to keep fans in the loop about what was happening.

“As the Dude would say.. New S**T has come to light,” Jeff started. “I have been diagnosed with Lymphoma. Although it is a serious disease, I feel fortunate that I have a great team of doctors and the prognosis is good.”

He added that he’s “starting treatment and will keep you posted on my recovery.”

Jeff also took the time to remind his fans to vote in the upcoming election, too.

“Thank you for your prayers and well wishes. And, while I have you, please remember to go vote. Because we are all in this together. http://Vote.org”

Just recently, it was reported that Jeff was set to star with John Lithgow in a new project. Read more about it here…

Jeff Bridges paid a visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live on Monday night (October 14) and gave the audience a first look into his new photography book, “Pictures Volume 2“!

The 69-year-old Oscar-winning actor brought a variety of photographs from the new book, which features photographic highlights of his on-set moments from films like True Grit, Iron Man, Seabiscuit and more.

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Jeff also talked about meeting Snoop Dogg backstage, his upcoming milestone 70th birthday, his camera of choice being a 35mm Widelux, and even takes a portrait of Jimmy with his cool Japanese panning camera.

READ MORE: John Lithgow Joins Jeff Bridges in FX Pilot ‘Old Man’!

John Lithgow has joined the cast of the upcoming FX drama pilot Old Man, which will also star Jeff Bridges.

Spider-Man: Homecoming and Spider-Man: Far From Home director Jon Watts will be directing the pilot and executive producing the series, if it gets picked up.

Variety reports that the series “centers on Dan Chase (Bridges), who absconded from the CIA decades ago and has been living off the grid since. When an assassin arrives and tries to take Chase out, the old operative learns that to ensure his future he now must reconcile his past.”

John will play Harold Harper, who is “described as intelligent and tough with deep reservoirs of compassion and ruthlessness. Harper is called back to service by the FBI after suffering a terrible personal loss. He has a complicated past with rogue fugitive Chase, which makes him uniquely suited for hunting him down.”

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Jeff Bridges has a new drama series on the way!

The 69-year-old True Grit actor will star in the upcoming show The Old Man on FX, Variety reports.

This marks the first starring television role for Jeff.

Based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Thomas Perry, The Old Man tells the story of “Dan Chase (Bridges), who absconded from the CIA decades ago and has been living off the grid since. When an assassin arrives and tries to take Chase out, the old operative learns that to ensure his future he now must reconcile his past.”

Jeff is also an executive producer on the series, which is set to begin production this fall.

ICYMI, see Jeff Bridges in Stella Artois‘ 2019 Super Bowl commercial with Sarah Jessica Parker.

Sex and the City‘s Carrie Bradshaw is back thanks to Sarah Jessica Parker‘s appearance in Stella Artois‘ new commercial that aired during the 2019 Super Bowl.

Jeff Bridges is also featured in the commercial as The Dude from The Big Lebowski.

In the ad, both of the iconic characters show up at a restaurant and instead of ordering their usual drinks, they decide to order a Stella Artois. This sends the wait staff into chaos!

Jeff tweeted, “‘Careful man, there’s a beverage here!’ @SJP and I are bringing back some beloved characters with a twist, because thanks to @stellaartois and @water, when you change up the usual you can do good!”

Jeff Bridges poses with his award in the press room at the 2019 Golden Globe Awards on Saturday night (January 6) at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Inside the awards show, the 69-year-old actor was honored with the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille award for his career in the industry which has spanned over six decades.

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“I guess we all have been tagged, we are all alive right here, right now,” Jeff says in his speech. “We are alive, we can make a difference. We can turn this ship in the way we wanna go, man. Towards love, creating a healthy planet for all of us.”

Watch Jeff‘s speech below!

Chris Pine is looking dapper at the 2019 Golden Globe Awards!

The 38-year-old Outlaw King actor took the stage at the event held on Sunday (January 6) at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.

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He presented the Cecil B. DeMille Award to his Hell or High Water co-star Jeff Bridges.

“His remarkable career spans six decades,” Chris said. “From his first appearance on screen to his latest performance, Jeff has set a standard of excellence. He’s made eccentric characters truly iconic – and yes I am talking about El Duderino – and ordinary characters extraordinary and noble.”

“You are not only a master craftsman but also a truly kind and wonderful gentleman,” Chris continued, adding that they both have a “mutual love of caftans and Turkish sandals” as well as “wonderful show biz fathers.”

FYI: Chris is wearing Ralph Lauren with Beladora jewelry. Jeff is wearing Christian Louboutin shoes with Beladora jewelry.