William Talman Cancer Anti-Smoking PSA

William Talman became the first Hollywood actor to film an anti-smoking public service announcement, using his own diagnosis to warn others. He had lung cancer when he shot the short film and chose to address viewers directly instead of playing a fictional character. The PSA opened with his stark words: "Before I die, I want to do what I can to leave a world free of cancer for my six children."

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