{
  "id": 14410775,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Helmi Gimmick regrets ignoring illness in pursuit of work",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/showbiz-helmi-gimmick-regrets-ignoring-illness-in-pursuit-of-work",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T09:00:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/10/1555409/showbiz-helmi-gimmick-regrets-ignoring-illness-pursuit-work"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Renowned 65-year-old entertainer Helmi Gimmick, whose real name is Harun Tahir, has cautioned fellow senior performers to prioritize their health and refrain from working while unwell. Admitting that chasing money led him to ignore doctor's advice and delay treatment, Helmi's stage four kidney cancer diagnosis was the result of his pursuit of work. To other artists facing similar health concerns, he urges them to seek immediate medical check-ups and not to dismiss minor discomforts. Despite his professional success spanning over three decades, Helmi now lives a healthier life with a single medication, a balanced diet, and regular exercise.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Versatile entertainer Helmi Gimmick, 65, has urged fellow senior performers to put their health first and turn down work when they feel unwell.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}