On This Day January 7 1985 - Yul Brynner Appeared on Good Morning America While Battling Terminal Lung Cancer

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On This Day January 7 1985 - Yul Brynner Appeared on Good Morning America While Battling Terminal Lung Cancer.

On this day January 7 1985, Yul Brynner appeared on Good Morning America while suffering from terminal lung cancer. The legendary actor, widely known for his role in The King and I, used the national television appearance to speak openly about his condition and the consequences of smoking.

During the appearance, Brynner announced that he wanted a public service message to be aired after his death urging people not to smoke. His decision transformed a personal tragedy into a powerful public...
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