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Jeff Bridges reveals his shaved head and a new puppy as he battles cancer

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Jeff Bridges has debuted a shaved head and good spirits, as the Big Lebowski icon battles cancer.

In a post to Instagram, he announced his 71st birthday, and also joined the lockdown puppy crew, introducing his new dog Monty.

“Feeling good, shaved my head, got a puppy – Monty, had a birthday – 71, man,” he captioned.

Bridges, who was 71 on 4 December, was diagnosed with lymphoma back in October.

“Although it is a serious disease, I feel fortunate that I have a great team of doctors and the prognosis is good,” he told fans.

Read more: Jeff Bridges diagnosed with lymphoma

“I’m starting treatment and will keep you posted on my recovery.”

Later that month, he posted the first update on the condition his condition was in, posting a picture of himself undergoing his chemotherapy.

“This cancer thing is bringing on feelings of preciousness, & gratitude, & good old fashion love, & lots of it, big time,” he wrote in a post to his website.

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“I’m feeling so much of it comin’ my way, and man, I appreciate it. It’s contagious, all this love, like some kind of positive virus.

“This cancer is making me appreciate my mortality, appreciate impermanence.”

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