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Pamela Anderson hepatitis C news
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The gist
Pamela Anderson said her hepatitis C diagnosis was a death sentence. She overcame it and now calls herself a victor.
Background
Pamela Anderson was diagnosed with hepatitis C in the late 1990s, when there was no cure. Her doctor told her she had about 10 years to live, which she described as a 'death sentence.' She recently spoke about this experience at the amfAR Gala in Venice, where she received an award, and reflected on how it affected her life and career.
How it unfolded
- late 1990sPamela Anderson was diagnosed with hepatitis C; her doctor told her she had about 10 years to live.
- 2002Anderson publicly revealed her hepatitis C diagnosis, saying she contracted it from sharing a tattoo needle with ex-husband Tommy Lee.
- Sep 6, 2026At the amfAR Gala in Venice, Anderson gave a speech about overcoming hepatitis C, saying 'I'm not a victim. I'm a victor.'
Who’s saying what
- Pamela Anderson
- She said the diagnosis 'turned my life inside out' and that she was 'angry' and 'scared,' but she has 'finally come to terms' with it and now sees herself as a 'victor.'
- Tommy Lee
- Lee has repeatedly insisted that he does not have hepatitis C, contradicting Anderson's claim that he had the disease and did not disclose it.
Still unverified
Anderson's claim that she contracted hepatitis C from sharing a tattoo needle with Tommy Lee is disputed by Lee, who says he does not have the virus.