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Jane Fonda has reflected on her own mortality, saying she is “ready” to die. The actress and activist, 84, said people her age needed to be “realistic” and “be aware of the time behind you as opposed to ahead of you”. She told Entertainment Tonight that she’s “aware” that she’s “not going to be around much longer,” adding that she’s “ready” as she’s “lived a great life.” “Not that I want to leave, but I know it’s going to be sooner rather than later,” he added, adding: “That’s just realistic.” In September, Fonda revealed that she had been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a type of cancer that starts in the lymphatic system, a part of the body’s immune system that is dedicated to fighting germs. She wrote on Instagram: “This is a very treatable cancer. Eighty percent of people survive, so I feel very lucky. I am also lucky because I have health insurance and access to the best doctors and treatments. I realize, and it’s painful, that I’m privileged in this.” Fonda said she will undergo six months of chemotherapy and that, so far, she is “handling the treatments pretty well.” Jane Fonda has spoken about her mortality (Getty Images for Chopard) The actress, who is the daughter of actor Henry Fonda, has been nominated for seven Academy Awards, winning two for Klute (1971) and Julie (1977). Her other credits include Barbarella, The China Syndrome, Youth and the Netflix series Grace and Frankie.
