JAMES REBHORN – MELANOMA

James Rebhorn was considered to be a legend, with thanks to his incredible performances in the over 100 movie and television appearances he has to his credit. Before he became a respected film and TV star, however, James was a passionate stage actor who had mostly small roles in theater plays. During his early days on the stage, he was known for portraying characters that were either lawyers, politicians, doctors, or wicked villains.

His most notable movie appearance was in the 1996 Sci-fi film Independence Day, where he played the role of Albert Nimzicki. From there on, his career grew at a steady pace. However, in 1992, he was diagnosed with melanoma, a type of cancer that developed from the pigment-containing cells known as melanocytes. As a result, his doctors put him on a specific treatment system, which was meant to control and hopefully, cure the disease. Unfortunately, he passed away on March 21, 2014, at the age of 65.