The fact that the symptoms of mesothelioma are not very easily detectable makes the condition even more unsettling. How about the fact, that the Hollywood celebrities are falling victims to this disease? Famous television actor Paul Gleason worked in Hollywood for more than forty years before he succumbed to mesothelioma. We are not even certain as to the nature and extent of his exposure to asbestos. The disease usually occurs due to prolonged exposure to asbestos. The actor Steve McQueen on the other hand, may have contracted the disease while he was serving at the marine or from the flame retardant suits in car racing.

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The famous song writer and singer Warren Zevon had felt a shortness of breath relatively early in his career. However, he put off his visits to a doctor until it was too late. He was finally diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 2002 and died in the very next year. The most courageous story among famous mesothelioma victims is that of eminent Harvard University biologist Stephen J Gould. Peritoneal mesothelioma was detected at the age of 40. The doctors gave him a life tenancy of 8 months. Gould’s mind won over his body and he lived on for considerably longer period making useful significant contributions to the cause of science.