Cancer Patient Michael C. Hall's Skull Cap Dissed by NY Times
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A blogger for the New York Times apparently didn't get the memo that Dexter star Michael C. Hall is battling cancer.
As first noticed at PerezHilton, on Sunday, the Times' style blog the Moment made a surprising Twitter comment about the knit skull cap Hall wore at the Golden Globes.
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"Is Michael C. Hall playing Bob Marley in an upcoming movie?" the Tweet snapped. "Don't get the hat or what he is hiding under it."
In fact, Hall, 38, disclosed Jan. 13 that he is being successfully treated for Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he called a "treatable and curable condition." His spokesperson told UsMagazine.com that the cancer is in "complete remission."
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The "Moment" blogger eventually realized the unfortunate oversight with a red-faced Tweet: "So sorry that Michael C. Hall has had cancer. Thanks for clarifying why he is wearing a knitted skull cap."
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When the actor won a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Television drama, he joked about his Japanese hat (covering up hair loss that is often the byproduct of cancer treatment), "it is nice to have a justifiable excuse for accessorizing!" The accessory itself, he said, was "pretty simple but maybe a little fancier than your normal thing."
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74"So sorry that Michael C. Hall has had cancer." What kind of an apology is that? I went through treatment last year for non-hodgkin's lymphoma, and I can tell you that it takes guts to go out of the house without hair. I would like to punch that guy in the face.
Perez Hilton is an @$$ anyway! With as many people battling cancer and other diseases you would think that people would learn to keep their big mouth shut if they don't have anything good to say.
The very best of wishes to Michael. He is doing it, and doing it with class. There's always a jerk in the crowd that will criticize someone who is sick...
It must suck to live in Hollywood.. People are so judgemental... I think the blogger should donate some money for cancer research.. If he is sooo sorry.. prove it by your actions.
awww
Michael made a public announcement that he had cancer. So this blogger for the NYT knows less than my mother who watches Access Hollywood on TV after dinner! And the hat is not just to hide the baldness. FYI when your hair falls out from chemo your head is extremely sensitive and needs protection.
what a dbag!
Typical uninformed morons. People are so quick to judge. Including me.
Crime against fashion? Are you fu**ing kidding me? You are a horrible person. I agree with "Some of you are idiots" i hope one day you show us all how to do it right.
raol you are so stupid it is rediculous i can't believe you would say something like that. what if it was your father who had cancer or your mother you would'nt be so quick to tell them to throw on a top hat huh? you are just revoulting yuck. by the way i love the show dexter and can't wait for the next season i will keep michael in my prayers and i hope that he is completley well soon
A NEW YORK TIMES blogger made the ridiculous comment on Twitter, not Perez Hilton. Learn to read. And to those that agree with the blogger, may you get cancer so you can show us all how to really accessorize.
ARE YOU Guys SERIOUS?! HE IS SICK AND YOU POKE FUN OF HIS FASHION....TRAGIC AND VILE...I WISH MICHEAL THE BEST OF HEALTH AND I CANT WAIT FOR THE NEW SEASON OF DEXTER!!!
hope u get better dexs
So what if he has cancer ! That should not excuse this crime against fashion. He looks stupid with that skull cap. He should be wearing a Top hat instead .
Even with the hat I think he is a doll but the person that wrote such the negative blog before knowing what was wrong is stupid.
People, get over it. When you saw what he was wearing, you were more than likely thinking the same thing. NOONE knew he had cancer. I'm sure the bloggers feel like dogsh*t, and now I bet you do to. Get off your high horse.
People, get over it. When you saw what he was wearing, you were more than likely thinking the same thing. NOONE knew he had cancer. I'm sure the bloggers feel like dogsh*t, and now I bet you do to. Get off your high horse.
Wishing Michael strength and courage in his fight against cancer. I was so shocked and saddened for him and his family that he was ill. I am an ardent fan of 6 ft under -- and Dexter -- it is the best show. Michael -- stay strong -- you have an enormous family of fans who have you in their prayers. Your talent goes beyond description. Thank God you were recognized at the Golden Globes -- long over due!! Lor
Michael, I wish you all the best, I LOVE Dexter, and look forward to many, many more seasons!! A speedy recovery my friend :) Sue
The man has Cancer, to whatever idiots wrote that. This is a sign that we all suck because we let stupid people like Perez Hilton influence our decisions. People like him need to go so stop going to his blog. He SUCKS