Doug Cockle, Geralt Actor in The Witcher Series, Announces Cancer Diagnosis; Witcher Community Offers Support
Recently, Doug Cockle, the actor behind the beloved character Geralt of Rivia in the popular Netflix series The Witcher, announced that he has been diagnosed with cancer. The news has been met with an outpouring of support from fans of the show, as well as from Cockle himself.
Cockle, who has been playing Geralt since the show’s inception in 2019, made the announcement on his Twitter page. He wrote, “I’m sad to say that I’ve been diagnosed with cancer. I’m going to fight it with everything I have and I’m determined to come out the other side.”
Since then, the Witcher community has come together to offer their support for Cockle. Fans have been sending him messages of love and encouragement, and many have even started fundraising campaigns to help him pay for any medical bills he may incur.
The show’s creator, Lauren Hissrich, also took to Twitter to express her support for Cockle. She wrote, “Doug Cockle has been a part of The Witcher family since day one. We love him and we’re here for him every step of the way.”
The show’s cast and crew have also been vocal in their support for Cockle. Showrunner Alik Sakharov posted a photo of Cockle on Instagram, writing, “We are all with you in this fight!”
The outpouring of support from the Witcher community is a testament to the impact that Cockle has had on so many people. His portrayal of Geralt has brought joy to millions of viewers around the world, and now it is time for us to show our appreciation by supporting him in his fight against cancer.
We wish Doug Cockle all the best in his battle against cancer and hope that he will be able to make a full recovery.