In his soon-to-be published biography, Entrances and Exits, Richards, 74, candidly discussed the difficult period, stating that high PSA levels during a regular check-up led to the diagnosis.
The actor, best known for his role as Cosmo Kramer on Seinfeld, recalled receiving a stage 1 prostate cancer diagnosis in 2018.
In a People interview on Thursday, he stated that his son, who was nine years old at the time, inspired him to look for a means to live longer.
“I realized that this was my chance. The actor and former stand-up comedian said, “I’m ready to go,” in an interview with a US weekly magazine.
