Hallmark Actor John Reardon Is Recovering from Tonsil Cancer, Shares Photo from Hospital Bed

John Reardon is opening up about his battle with tonsil cancer.

The 49-year-old actor just starred in the new Hallmark Channel movie Believe in Christmas opposite real-life wife Meghan Ory.

John is best known for his work on Canadian television shows like Arctic Air, Continuum and Hudson & Rex. You may have also seen him in movies like White Chicks, Scary Movie 4, and Tron: Legacy.

In a post on Instagram on Christmas Eve, John revealed that the night before marked his first time going out in public amid his recovery.

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“Last night was my first night out after my recovery from tonsil cancer. Has been a long road between these two pictures and the difference is from the love and support I received from my people in my life,” John wrote.

He continued, “My amazing partner @officialmeghanory for taking on our whole world to help me get better. My brave kids who inspired me. My Dad who took me for a walk everyday even when it was hard for me to get out of bed – and I’m sure hard for him to see his son in pain. My Mom @ocean__cottage who made me soups and ginger honey tea and green juices so I could get calories into my body. My sister and brother @dr_laura_reardon @marcreardon81 who helped with the kids and the challenges of life when I couldn’t. All my in-laws, who are not just in-laws they are family, who brought food and cookies and talked through challenges with us. Our nanny, our neighbors and everyone who sent food or love and support or messages and kind words and also all the amazing doctors, nurses, technicians, hospital workers, psychologists you are all my heroes and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

John concluded, “Kindness is an under appreciated quality in people. We should never under value it. Celebrate it and distribute it as much as possible. It is free and life changing. Happy Holidays ????????.”

Wishing John a speedy recovery!

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