CNN reports that Jeff Bridges has been diagnosed with lymphoma.<br />The acclaimed actor shared the news with fans on Monday on Twitter. <br />He tweeted, "Although it is a serious disease, I feel fortunate that I have a great team of doctors and the prognosis is good." <br />Bridges, who is currently in production on the drama series "The Old Man," said that he is starting treatment and will keep his Twitter followers posted on his recovery.<br />According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, lymphoma is a type of cancer that can impact the lymph system, or "tissues and organs that produce, store, and carry white blood cells that fight infections. <br />Bridges has been a prominent Hollywood figure for over 60 years. He has starred in over 70 films including "Seabiscuit," "The Big Lebowski" and "King Kong."
