Dirk benedict battled cancer with a diet and is still. The word kamikaze literally means divine wind in japanese. Dirk benedict enjoyed some success directing and writing the screenplay for the 2000 film cahoots and the film was shown at the victoria film festival in vancouver. Dirk managed to cure himself of cancer, conquering it by following the rules of his macrobiotic diet. This story really is a journey both for dirk benedict and the reader. Dirk benedicts story is a great read which gives hope to those suffering from cancer.
Now, dirk wrote a book back in 1987 called confessions of a kamikaze cowboy about how he was diagnosed with cancer but cured. I know youll get a ton of wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration from james. Biography of dirk benedict excerpt dirk benedict born dirk niewoehner on march 1, 1945 is an american movie, television and stage actor, perhaps best known for playing the characters lt. Box 634, big fork, mt 599110634, united states of america. We all know dirk as dirk benedict, but dirk was born in montana on march 1st, 1945 as dirk niewoehner. That someone is roger mason, and all that one needs to know in order to have a happy prostate has been distilled down into this one book. Dirk benedict recalls fascinating experiences from his life, from his meat eating childhood days, the tragic death of his father, his hollywood acting career, his introduction to macrobiotics and his own cancer battle and victory. Benedict is the son of a country lawyer who died when dirk was 18. Even so, his private life tells the story of a recluse and devoted father of two sons, who have kicked and philosophized their way into adulthood. His book, i used to have cancer chronicles his inspiring journey back to health.
Dirk benedict, horoscope for birth date 1 march 1945, born. Not dirk benedict, the blond and handsome star of nbctvs hit show. An ateam stars toughest battleagainst the specter of canceris waged in secret and alone. Dirk benedict was diagnosed with cancer in the prostate, but he refused to accept the usual treatment and rather moved away to a secluded cottage. He is best known for playing the characters lieutenant starbuck in the original battlestar galactica film and television series and lieutenant templeton faceman peck in the ateam television series. Dirk benedict gives an honest and open account of his life journey and his defeat of cancer. He is best known for playing the characters lieutenant. Dirk benedict has starred on broadway, in films, and in several hit television series. He was the dashing and cleancut captain apollo, the shows equivalent to luke skywalker, opposite the more roguish han solo figure, lt starbuck, played by dirk benedict. Dirk benedicts confessions of a kamikaze cowboy lives again. In his book, confessions of a kamikaze cowboy, benedict states this helped him beat the cancer. But in western culture, this word refers to the pilots of the japanese empire of world war 2 and their suicidal crash attacks on enemy ships. Benedict has written two books, including his 1991 memoir, confessions of. Meet ateam star dirk benedicts sons who are all grown up.
This book is mainly about how dirk fought cancer using macrobiotics. The books were recalled by life by anthony sattilaro, m. As such, they should eat an appropriate diet of all the foods they seem to have evolved to eat. He changed his german last name to the more pronounceable benedict. Dirk benedict books list of books by author dirk benedict. In often painfully honest detail, dirk tells his story, revealing how he became an actor, an author, and a cancer conqueror not just a survivor, but a conqueror. See all books authored by dirk benedict, including confessions of a kamikaze cowboy. It also describes his odyssey of selfdiscovery and growth as he changes from struggling actor to celebrity, from meat eater to vegetarian, from cancer victim to cancer victor. In 1974, medical doctors recommended surgery, but he claimed to have cured his cancer through a macrobiotic diet recommended by gloria swanson, his costar on broadway in butterflies are free, and by exercise and fasting. Discovery, acting, health, illness, recovery, and life by dirk benedict at. In the uk, dirk benedict better known as faceman from the ateam and starbuck in the. His big break came in the late 1970s when he won a lead role on the.
Templeton the faceman peck in the ateam and lieutenant starbuck in the original battlestar galactica movie and television series. After reading this book i am not a convert, but i learned a lot. James is also the author of the new book i used to have cancer. The 1978 television series battlestar galactica was one of the most charming, thanks in no small part to the actor richard hatch, who has died aged 71 of pancreatic cancer. His latest book, i used to have cancer square one, april 2019 is his memoir chronicling his amazing journey back to health in typical fashion, he insists that all proceeds from the sale of his book. Dirk benedict was only 30 when he was told he had cancer of the prostate gland. He tells it like it is when talking about the us medical professsion, and its greed and incompetance. A story of fatherhood, fate and forgiveness, and more on. Dirk benedict cured himself of cancer with macrobiotic. He grew up in white sulphur springs, montana and is best known for playing the characters lt. Dirk benedict dirk benedict as the faceman dirk benedict was born in helena, montana on march 1, 1945. Dirk benedict, actor cured himself of prostate cancer naturally about the author roger mason is an internationally known research chemist who studies natural health and life extension.
While i cannot say for certain that i had cancer like dirk i do my best to avoid doctors. George takei and dirk benedict lead tributes to battlestar galacticas richard hatch who has died from cancer at 71 played captain apollo in the original battlestar galactica series in the 1970s. Astrology and natal chart of dirk benedict, born on 19450301. Dirk benedict is an american actor best known for his portrayal of starbuck on tvs original battlestar galactica 197879, and templeton face peck on tvs the ateam 198387. The nook book ebook of the confessions of a kamikaze cowboy. Watch our interview below, or listen to it on the chris beat cancer podcast on itunes or spotify. He gathered his first experiences in acting on a dare in a college production of showboat where he got the main part. His father, a lawyer, died when dirk was 18, which was hard for him to take. Biography and booking information for dirk benedict, movie, tv and stage actor. The bestselling memoir confessions of a kamikaze cowboy tells the fascinating story of actor dirk benedict s journey from the big sky country of montana to the hustle and hype of hollywood. People twenty years ago, it would have been hard to picture swaggering ladies man dirk benedict as a doting soccer dad.
In addition to his acting, dirk has written several screen and stage plays, and the books confessions of a kamikaze cowboy and also, and then we went fishing. Dirk benedict has starred on broadway, in films, and in. Arts brain tumor update with special guest dirk benedict. He is the author of confessions of a kamikaze cowboy and and then we went fishing. The macrobiotic diet cancer cure alternatives in cancer. An internet rumor that actor dirk benedict had died has been making the rounds of facebook and twitter. The ateams faceman, dirk benedict, writes an intelligent, witty and. Contact all american speakers bureau to inquire about speaking fees and availability, and book the best keynote speaker for your next event. After three weeks in the hospital, i went to my mothers until i could go back to dallas.
I was reading books on diet and eastern philosophy and medicine. After this ordeal dirk converted to buddhism and started writing books. Reversing stage 4 melanoma, skin cancer, macrobiotic diet. The year was 1975 and the hunky american, star of televisions the ateam was then a moderately successful actor with only one real ambition.
For those unfamiliar with his name, he is an american film and stage actor with a career that dates back to the 1970s. Unfortunately, the truth is that his battlestar galactica costar, richard hatch, has succumbed to pancreatic cancer at the age of 71 actor and author richard hatch was best known for his involvement in the battlestar galactica series. The college production of showboat, was the first time he acted. Confessions of a kamikaze cowboy, attributes his recovery from cancer to macrobiotics. After reading the books and returning to dallas, i had my work cut out for me. Anthony sattilaro recounts his battle with cancer on the macrobiotic road to health in recalled by life.
Templeton the faceman peck in the ateam television series and lieutenant starbuck in the original battlestar galactica movie and television series. An ateam stars toughest battleagainst the specter of cancer. Confessions of a kamikaze cowboy is one of the most fascinating and inspirational books i have read for a long time. Resources mentioned free guides available james foundation. How can you be so sure that a macrobiotic diet didnt cause his prostate cancer. Dirk benedict the roles, as well as the shows, remained so much a mainstay in pop culture that battlestar galactica was reimagined into an immensely popular and critically acclaimed cable series, while the ateam was remade in 2010 as a big budget theatrical film. By some miracle i stumbled on this incredible article written in 2006 by actor dirk benedict. I would stake the health of my prostate on it, and can tell you as a prostate cancer survivor. The author of this book, dirk benedict, shared the real story of his life his health and illness, his discovery and recovery. After this tenyear journey from my typewriter to the readers hands, it is with immense joy that i read the comments of those who have read the book, and know that it was all worth the effort and perseverance. Pretty disappointing, party because i love dirk benedict so much, and partly because i. Dirk benedict was born in montana on march 1st, 1945.
Richard hatch not dirk benedict dead of cancer krypton. He also made a cameo appearance in the film the ateam in 2010. He came third in the reality tv show celebrity big brother in britain in 2007. In 1974, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, which he fought by adopting a. Dirk benedict speakers bureau and booking agent info. Dirk benedicts fight to recovery from prostate cancer an.
Undoubtly confessions of a kamikaze cowboy is the most life changing book i have read to date. Most people, when confronted with the possibility of cancer, submit resignedly to the usual routine of tests, biopsies, operations and chemotherapy. Share dirk benedict quotations about films, parents and writing. A true story of discovery, acting, health, illness, recovery and life, and and then we went fishing. He was raised in the country, far away from anything connected with movies or acting. Over a period of 3 years and under the guidance of michio kushi, according to his book confessions of a kamikaze cowboy, beat the cancer. This book is his journey of battling cancer with out medical intervention. To fans of the popular 1980s series, the ateam, dirk benedict became known as the smooth talker, the debonair who always had fortune on his side. Dirk benedict is an opportunist who had cancer but was fortunate that it went into remission. Starbuck in battlestar galactica and at this time the doctors stated he was in good health. A true story of acting, health, illness, recovery, and life by dirk benedict x written excerpts x preface x ive had the most marvelous life.