Harvey Weinstein Diagnosed with Bone Marrow Cancer, Receiving Treatment Behind Bars: Reports

Mar. 15, 2025

Harvey Weinstein.Photo:Angela Weiss-Pool/Getty

Angela Weiss-Pool/Getty

Harvey Weinsteinhas been diagnosed with bone marrow cancer, according to reports.

The former film producer, 72, has chronic myeloid leukemia and is receiving treatment in prison as he continues to serve his23-year sentencefor rape and sexual assault at Riker’s Island in New York, sources toldABC NewsandNBC News.

Weinstein’s representative and prison consultant Craig Rothfield said in a statement to PEOPLE on Monday, Oct. 21: “Craig Rothfeld, Mr. Weinstein’s authorized legal healthcare representative in New York State, expresses profound dismay at the speculation surrounding Mr. Weinstein’s medical condition.”

“It is both troubling and unacceptable that such private and confidential health matters have become a subject of public discourse and speculation. Out of respect for Mr. Weinstein’s privacy, we will offer no further comment.”

Chronic myeloid leukemia is an uncommon type of cancer of the bone marrow that develops slowly and causes an increased number of white blood cells in the blood, according toMayo Clinic.

Harvey Weinstein, pictured in 2022, has reportedly been diagnosed with bone cancer.Etienne Laurent-Pool/Getty

Etienne Laurent-Pool/Getty

The reports about Weinstein’s diagnosis come as the 72-year-old has experienced a myriad of recent health issues.

On Sept. 19, Weinstein appeared in court for the first time after undergoing heart surgery as hepleaded not guiltyto an additional first-degree criminal sex charge. Weinstein is accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a Manhattan hotel in 2006, perABC NewsandThe New York Times

The ex-film producer was alsohospitalizedfor a “series of tests” in April, his attorney Arthur Aidala confirmed toDeadlineat the time as she called him “a train wreck health-wise.”

Harvey Weinstein pictured in court in April 2024.STEVEN HIRSCH/POOL/AFP via Getty

STEVEN HIRSCH/POOL/AFP via Getty

Weinstein was found guilty of first-degree criminal sexual act and third-degree rapein February 2020 and sentenced to 23 years in prison.

source: people.com