Hallmark star John Reardon has a bit more to celebrate this year, sharing a recent health struggle that's both heartbreaking and life-affirming.
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The Hallmark star announced that he had tonsil cancer, but in his post, he revealed that he appears to be in remission. The post walked through the hardship that Reardon and his wife Meghan Ory have gone through recently.
He wrote on Instagram, "Last night was my first night out after my recovery from tonsil cancer. Has been a long road between these two pictures and the difference is from the love and support I received from my people in my life. My amazing partner @officialmeghanory for taking on our whole world to help me get better. My brave kids who inspired me — my Dad who took me for a walk everyday even when it was hard for me to get out of bed - and I'm sure hard for him to see his son in pain."
He continued, "My Mom @ocean__cottage who made me soups and ginger honey tea and green juices so I could get calories into my body. My sister and brother @dr_laura_reardon @marcreardon81 who helped with the kids and the challenges of life when I couldn't. All my in-laws, who are not just in-laws they are family, who brought food and cookies and talked through challenges with us."
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The Hallmark star also said, "Our nanny, our neighbors and everyone who sent food or love and support or messages and kind words and also all the amazing doctors, nurses, technicians, hospital workers, psychologists you are all my heroes and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Kindness is an under appreciated quality in people. We should never under value it. Celebrate it and distribute it as much as possible. It is free and life changing. Happy Holidays."
Following the announcement, several of the Hallmark star's colleagues also shared their support for him.
Rebecca Mader wrote, "So happy to hear you're on the other side. Congratulations! Lots of love to you and yours!"
Michelle Harrison also wrote, "Love and hugs to your sweet family. What a journey for you all. ??."
Meanwhile, his wife also wrote, "This man inspires me every day with his strength, his kindness and love that didn't falter once even when he was in insane pain. You are my hero. So proud of you @johnny_reardon_' she wrote, adding, 'And #cancerfree I love you love you love you."
