Is Kevin Costner sick? The truth behind the rumors

Kevin Costner is one of the most acclaimed and successful actors in Hollywood, with a career spanning over four decades and numerous awards and nominations. He is best known for his roles in films such as The Untouchables, Dances with Wolves, The Bodyguard, and Yellowstone. However, in recent years, some fans have been concerned about his health and well-being, especially after he missed the Golden Globe Awards in 2023 and appeared to have some scars on his ear. Is Kevin Costner sick? What is the truth behind the rumors? Here is what we know so far.

Kevin Costner missed the Golden Globes due to flooding

In January 2023, Kevin Costner won the Golden Globe for Best Television Actor in a Drama for his performance as John Dutton in Yellowstone, beating out Jeff Bridges, Bob Odenkirk, Diego Luna, and Adam Scott. However, he did not attend the ceremony, which raised some fan concern about his health. According to TheNetline, Costner is not sick. He failed to participate in the event due to flooding in Santa Barbara, California, where he lives with his wife, Christine Baumgartner. Costner posted an Instagram video prior to the event explaining his absence. He said:

We found ourselves on the wrong side of town, and we couldn’t get back last night. We couldn’t even get back to the house this morning in time with the freeways closed. [There’s] nobody sadder than us that we can’t be there at the Golden Globes.

Regina Hall, Costner’s co-star, accepted the award on his behalf. She asked people to pray for everyone affected by the California storms to remain safe.

Kevin Costner has scars on his ear, but not from cancer

In December 2022, some Twitter users noticed that Kevin Costner had a notch in his ear, which looked like a section had been cut away. In 2023, another user observed that the notch in his ear had been covered up. The photos sparked rumors about Costner’s health, including speculation that Costner had ear cancer, forcing him to have surgery. However, there is no evidence that Costner has cancer or any other serious medical condition. According to Genius Celebs, Costner sported some nasty injuries on his head in November 2022, which were likely the result of a stunt gone wrong while filming Yellowstone. The article stated:

Kevin is now healthy since he is not an ordinary person with a terrible diet and lifestyle. Kevin has scars on the front and rear of his head that were just discovered. However, there is no proof that it is the outcome of a medical problem he is experiencing.

Costner has not addressed the rumors about his ear, so we can only speculate about the cause of his scars. However, without any credible reports about Kevin being ill, we are happy to report that Kevin Costner is healthy.

Kevin Costner is not leaving Yellowstone

Another rumor that has been circulating among fans is that Kevin Costner is leaving Yellowstone, the popular drama series that follows the Dutton family, who own the largest ranch in the United States. Some fans feared that Costner’s absence from the Golden Globes and his ear scars were signs that he was quitting the show. However, this is not true. According to Showbiz Corner, Costner is not leaving Yellowstone and is still committed to playing John Dutton. The article stated:

No, Kevin Costner is not sick and living a healthy life so far. There is no such news available in the media lately. … Kevin Costner is still playing the role of John Dutton in Yellowstone Season 5. He is not leaving the show anytime soon.

Costner has also expressed his love for the show and his character in several interviews. He told Good Morning America in 2022:

I love this character. I love the world that we’re in. It’s a really magnificent opportunity for me as an actor.

Therefore, fans can rest assured that Costner is not going anywhere and will continue to entertain them with his stellar performance in Yellowstone.

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