Moshe Kasher, the 46-year-old actor best known for his role on The Pitt, has revealed he was diagnosed with HPV-positive tonsil cancer three months ago and recently underwent surgery to remove it. In a candid social media post, he described finding a bump in his throat while working as a writer on the Judd Apatow-directed film The Comeback King in Georgia.
Kasher details surgery and recovery
Kasher posted a photo showing a bandage on his neck and a tube attached, noting he was on “so much oxy” as he wrote. He described a five-hour procedure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where a “Jewish surgery robot” cut out the cancer and dissected his neck, leaving a scar. “My tongue was clamped and yanked out of my mouth and is so swollen and bruised,” he wrote, adding that he sounded “like I Am Sam.” Despite the humor, he called it “the most terrifying and consciousness-consuming experience of my life.”
Continued work during treatment
Despite the diagnosis, Kasher remained on set with 12-hour writing days for the Glen Powell-fronted film. He credited Apatow as “a kind, supportive and nurturing friend.” He also thanked the Cedars-Sinai staff, calling them “kind” and “pros.”
High cure rate and family
Kasher noted the cancer has an “incredibly high cure rate (in the 95% zone).” He concluded: “I’m in pain and I’m in the middle of a very difficult process. It’s gonna be a long summer. But … I will get better. I’m so grateful I have a life that’s worth living and a kid to raise this Father’s Day.” Kasher shares an eight-year-old daughter, Frida, with his wife, comedian Natasha Leggero. He is also a comedian and co-hosts the Endless Honeymoon podcast with Leggero.
