Anthony Henderson, better known as the Grammy-winning artist Krayzie Bone, from the the rap/hip-hop group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. With hits like “First of The Month” and “Crossroads”, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony are continuing to tour and perform all over the world. But recently, tour dates had to be cancelled due to Krayzie’s battle with sarcoidosis, the same disease that eventually claimed the life of comedian Bernie Mac.
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A flood of comments, messages and posts were seen asking about the rappers health. He wants to thank his fans for their prayers and concern. He also has a message for all those fighting the same battle he’s in in an official statement from his publicity team:
Anthony “Krayzie Bone” Henderson would like to let his fans know that he is doing okay and please do not worry about him. He and his family are thankful for the prayers & concerns about his sickness. Hopefully this ordeal will raise more awareness and necessary research and funding for Sarcoidosis.
“As for all the children and people who are also dealing with Sarcoidosis just like he is, Krayzie wants you to know you are not alone. Be strong. He loves you all and is looking forward to getting back on the road soon.”
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Sarcoidosis is the growth of tiny collections of inflammatory cells (granulomas) in different parts of your body — most commonly the lungs, lymph nodes, eyes and skin.
Doctors believe sarcoidosis results from the body’s immune system responding to an unknown substance, most likely something inhaled from the air.
There is no cure for sarcoidosis, but most people do very well with little or only modest treatment. In half of cases, sarcoidosis goes away on its own. In a few cases, however, sarcoidosis may last for years and may cause organ damage.
People started talking about the rappers health when he posted an instagram in October 2015, with the message below:
“While some people thought I was proscrastinating, in finishing my last and final album, I’ve been dealing with a lot of real life issues such as this one FOR YEARS NOW.”
Krayzie Bone’s doctors advised him to take no chances once he fell ill and ordered him to…
Krayzie Bone Of Bone Thugs-In-Harmony Battles With Sarcoidosis was originally published on blackdoctor.org
