What's The Story With Zac Efron Allegedly Battling Cancer?
The rumor has been around for months.
People have been gossiping for as long as they've been able to talk. In fact, many anthropologists argue that it was one of the factors contributing to our evolution as a species. Given this perspective, it's no surprise that people can't resist reading the tabloids and the celebrity gossip columns they offer. With the advent of the internet, rumors have been spreading with increasing ease. On the other hand, celebrities often don't particularly like being gossiped about.
Zac Efron, the star of Disney's High School Musical franchise and other films such as The Greatest Showman, is frequently featured in celebrity gossip columns. From his romantic relationships to his health, this heartthrob actor has been in the limelight for years. Currently, there is a rumor that Efron is battling some form of cancer and is suing a blog that revealed his private information.
Backstory
The first indication that Efron had a serious health issue emerged in 2021 when he appeared in Bill Nye's Earth Day Musical Video with noticeable facial swelling. The actor later revealed that a life-threatening jaw injury he had suffered a decade earlier was the cause of the swelling.
In 2022, an anonymous blogger on the infamous internet forum Lipstick Alley started the rumor that Zac Efron was battling cancer. In December of the same year, the rumor was perpetuated further when it was claimed the star was beginning medical treatment for the disease. This story has been circulating ever since, re-emerging numerous times this year.
Recently, news surfaced that the website in question was being sued for disclosing confidential medical information about a celebrity. Naturally, many assume it is related to Zac Efron and the alleged cancer diagnosis.
Public Reaction
Many people are appalled by the website's blatant disregard for the star's privacy. Notably, many have criticized the further dissemination of the rumor, chastising platforms that shared the news.
'It's disgusting that Lipstick Alley leaked this but by making posts on Reddit or talking about it on Twitter even more people know about it,' a Redditor stated.
Whether the rumor is true or merely speculation, we support Zac Efron and his right to privacy, particularly regarding health matters.
Source: Reddit.