Celebrities Living with Serious Medical Conditions

Kareem Abdul Jabbar (Leukemia)

At the age of 62, basketball star and NBA all-time leading scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. He visited his doctor after experiencing repeated hot flashes and sweats. Despite his condition, Jabbar has remained optimistic and stated that he wants to work to raise awareness about this rare condition.

Reviewed by: 
Review Date: 
February 26, 2014

Citation: 
Last Updated:
September 15, 2014