Dallas star Larry Hagman has confirmed that he has been diagnosed with cancer.
In a statement, the 80-year-old revealed that he is suffering from a "very common and treatable form" of the disease, but still aims to reprise his iconic role as JR Ewing in an upcoming reboot of the TV drama.
"As J.R I could get away with anything - bribery, blackmail and adultery," Hagman added. "But I got caught by cancer. I do want everyone to know that it is a very common and treatable form of cancer.
"I will be receiving treatment while working on the new Dallas series. I could not think of a better place to be than working on a show I love, with people I love. Besides, as we all know, you can't keep JR down."
This isn't the first health scare Hagman has faced. In 2003, he talked to CNN about his fight with cirrhosis and the 16-hour liver transplant in 1995 that saved his life.
Warner Horizon Television, TNT's television production branch, which is producing the Dallas remake, issued a statement Friday expressing support for Hagman.
"We look forward to watching Larry once again work his magic by bringing one of televisions most interesting, complex and controversial characters back to the screen in the new Dallas series."
