Harvey Weinsteinhas cancer, Deadline can confirm.
The incarcerated producers diagnosis was confirmed by sources close to him.
Specifically, he has chronic myeloid leukemia, which is a form of cancer of the bone marrow.
Harvey Weinstein in 2024Steven Hirsch/Getty Images
Weinstein,whose health issues are extensive, is undergoing treatment while at Rikers Island.
NBC was first to report the news.
Out of respect for Mr. Weinsteins privacy, we will offer no further comment.
Weinsteinunderwent heart surgeryon September 9 and was listed in critical condition afterward.
Based on that move, Weinsteins lawyers formally appealed his LA conviction in June.
