Pamela Anderson Discusses Hepatitis C Cure at amfAR Gala

Pamela Anderson Discusses Hepatitis C Cure at amfAR Gala

On 8 September, Pamela Anderson told reporters at the amfAR gala in Venice that she was cured of hepatitis C in 2015 and highlighted the disease’s ongoing global treatment challenges. Two days earlier, on 6 September, she recalled being given a ten-year life expectancy after a diagnosis in the late 1990s and said she funded an early therapy, later approved in 2011, with her personal savings.

Actors

Pamela Anderson amfAR Tommy Lee

Locations

Venice, Italy

Articles

September 08, 2026
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Pamela Anderson says she used savings to fund early hepatitis C treatment
Pamela Anderson says she used savings to fund early hepatitis C treatment

foxnews.com • 08 Sep 19:06

While accepting amfAR's Award of Courage in Venice, Pamela Anderson disclosed that she spent her personal savings on an early hepatitis C therapy that was not covered by insurance.

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Pamela Anderson receives amfAR Award of Courage and reflects on past hepatitis C diagnosis
Pamela Anderson receives amfAR Award of Courage and reflects on past hepatitis C diagnosis

NBC News • 08 Sep 18:31

At a Venice gala, Pamela Anderson was honored with amfAR’s Award of Courage and spoke about her late-1990s hepatitis C diagnosis, the costly treatment she received and her recovery.

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Pamela Anderson recounts costly hepatitis C treatment at amfAR gala
Pamela Anderson recounts costly hepatitis C treatment at amfAR gala

PennLive • 08 Sep 16:12

The actress said she spent her life savings on a cure for hepatitis C and was honored with amfAR's Award of Courage.

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Pamela Anderson Discusses Hepatitis C Recovery at amfAR Gala
Pamela Anderson Discusses Hepatitis C Recovery at amfAR Gala

Detroit Free Press - Breaking news, sports, business, entertainment • 08 Sep 14:49

At the amfAR Gala in Venice, Pamela Anderson spoke about her 2015 cure from hepatitis C and highlighted the disease’s global treatment challenges.

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Pamela Anderson Discusses Past Hepatitis C Diagnosis at amfAR Gala
Pamela Anderson Discusses Past Hepatitis C Diagnosis at amfAR Gala

Page Six • 08 Sep 00:03

At the 2026 amfAR Gala in Venice, Pamela Anderson recounted being told she had about ten years to live after a hepatitis C diagnosis in the late 1990s and noted her recovery following treatment approved in 2011.

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