May 13th, 2008 · When actor Evan Handler — best known as Charlotte's husband on Sex and the City — was 23 years old, he was diagnosed with leukemia and given six months to live. In a new memoir It's Only Temporary, he chronicles his journey from the hospital to HBO.
Jan 9th, 2008 · Joe Gibbs, coach of the National Football League's Washington Redskins, resigns in order to devote more time to what he calls "the most important thing I'm going to leave on this earth." His grandson has leukemia. The 67-year-old Hall of Fame coach is coming off an emotional season.
Oct 2nd, 2007 · Harry Lee, the flamboyant sheriff of Jefferson Parish, La., died after a battle with leukemia. He was in his 27th year in office. He claimed to be the only Chinese-American sheriff in America. He was 75.
Jul 30th, 2007 · Bill Walsh, the legendary football coach and strategist, has died. He led the San Francisco 49ers to three Super Bowl victories on the field and built the foundation for a team that won five NFL titles in all. Walsh lost his battle with leukemia Monday at 75.
Jul 30th, 2007 · His smoke-filled interviews were a staple of late-night TV. He had struggled with leukemia since at least 2005. Known for his improvised, casual style and robust laughter, Snyder's guests included John Lennon, Charles Manson and Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols.
Jul 30th, 2007 · The talk-show host, whose smoke-filled interviews were a staple of late night television, has died after a struggle with leukemia. He was 71. Snyder died Sunday in San Francisco, his longtime producer and friend Mike Horowicz told The Associated Press on Monday.
Apr 26th, 2007 · Bobby "Boris" Pickett, whose dead-on Boris Karloff impression propelled the Halloween anthem "Monster Mash" to the top of the charts while cementing his place as one of pop music's most enduring one-hit wonders, has died of leukemia. He was 69.
Nov 10th, 2006 · Carole Simpson, a former anchorwoman at ABC News, talks about how much Ed Bradley meant to black journalists. Bradley, a long-time correspondent for CBS's 60 Minutes, died of leukemia Thursday. He was 65.