Kevin Costner smoked for 40 years of his life, and as for the actor having cancer, that only happened on the set of Yellowstone – the cowboy series where he acted as John Dutton.
Kevin started smoking because it made him feel really good, and according to the movie and TV actor, he had to decide to quit after finding out it doesn’t make him feel good anymore.
Does Kevin Costner Still Smoke?
Kevin Costner doesn’t smoke anymore; the star of Yellowstone appears to have quit the health-threatening habit for good. But come to think of it, the movie star did give marijuana a big chunk of his life before making the conscious decision to call it quits. Forty long years, and he suddenly decided he was not into smoking for the long haul.
Describing his 40 long years of smoking, Costner said he had a good time “A really good f–king time,” he said in a 2019 interview. Giving an insight into why he smoked, Kevin revealed he never smoked when he woke up, nor did he smoke habitually. The movie superstar said he only did it to have a really good time whenever he felt like it, but it is all in the past now.
Why Did Kevin Costner Stop Smoking?
On why he decided to quit smoking, Kevin Costner said he found out that he wasn’t having fun anymore five years ago, so he just put an end to it. That, he said, is his kind of motto – “stop doing it when it stops being fun.”
Even with that elucidation from the horse’s mouth, fans were still skeptical that that wasn’t enough reason to stop a habit that had endured for forty years. Talking to Rolling Stone, Costner narrated how he used to hear fellow tokers say it makes them paranoid, and he would tell himself he is glad it doesn’t have the same effect on him as he liked it.
Unfortunately for the movie star, the same thing ended up happening to him, and when he began experiencing exactly what he heard from other tokers, he thought it right to quit. Even after he decided to stop, the megastar said he gave it eight more tries before finally deciding something wasn’t for him.
Does Kevin Costner Have Ear Cancer?
There is no verified information to confirm that Kevin Costner has ear cancer or any other severe health issue. Rumors about Kevin Costner’s ear and the possibility of ear cancer have been circulating, causing concern among his fans.
Viewers of Yellowstone noticed a peculiar aspect of Costner’s appearance – a part of his left ear seemed to be missing. This observation led to speculation that the actor might have undergone surgery due to ear cancer. However, no concrete evidence or confirmation from Costner himself supports these claims.
While it’s true that Costner is in his late 60s and might face some health challenges, there is no indication that he is suffering from a severe illness. He was recently seen with scars on his head, but there is no proof that these are related to any medical condition. Furthermore, the unique shape of Costner’s ear does not seem to pose any health risk.
Although some rumors have suggested that Costner might have Parkinson’s disease, still, there is no evidence to support this claim. Costner received the 2008 Muhammad Ali Achievement Award for his philanthropic efforts towards Parkinson’s disease, but he does not appear to have the condition himself.
