Veteran and esteemed actor Jeff Bridges has announced he has Lymphoma, which is a type of cancer.

He made the announcement on Twitter, referencing his character from The Big Lebowski, The Dude. "As The Dude would say.. New s**t has come to light. I have been diagnosed with Lymphoma," he said. "Although it is a serious disease, I feel fortunate that I have a great team of doctors and the prognosis is good. I’m starting treatment and will keep you posted on my recovery."

There was an immediate outpouring of support for Bridges, and he followed up with a second tweet where he said he is "profoundly grateful for the love and support from my family and friends."