So, we learned that Jerry has throat cancer in the Steven chat. Most BB fans didn't like Jerry because he behaved so badly in the house. So the question is... is an ass, still and ass when they have cancer? (I got this thread idea from someone else).

My answer is, yes, they are still an ass BUT.... I don't know if you guys saw it, but someone at Survivor Sucks wrote Jerry a really really cruel letter and mailed it to his house. After I saw that letter, I felt really bad for Jerry. Yes, he said terrible things. Yes, he probably was a horrible husband. But, I can't help feel sorry for a person when they get a letter like that, and of course when the get struck with throat cancer!

I really feel sorry for his kids though. They have lost their mother to a nursing home, and their father is dying. At least, Big Brother made Jerry's life more interesting before he dies. I don't know, I hope the aftermath of Big Brother wasn't to emotionally draining for Jerry. Fans can be cruel. I made some mean avatars I am going to get out of my photo bucket account right away.

throat cancer is curable.

I dont want to sound insensitive so forgive me in advance.

One benefit.......if they take out his voice box...... then his family can love him without his vulgar mouth. (to the corner with Mappy)

an ass is an ass is an ass......
But cancer sucks

I have nothing but good wishes for Jerry and his family. He was what he was. No one is all bad or all good, Jerry included.

Throat cancer is curable if its caught early enough. Hope that is the case here. And yes, you can still be an ass if you have cancer, but I would hope that when you're faced with this type of situation that the person steps back and and re-evaluates their lives and makes a change.

I wish him and his family the best. My heart especially goes out to his children. I've seen personally what cancer does to kids, especially throat cancer, and to never hear your father's normal voice again, is very, very painful.

Oh, it's curable. I already have the poor guy buried!

My BIL had throat cancer but his was too far gone to save his voice box. That was removed and he now talks through a voice box. So even if he he loses it he can still talk. That is another reason I chose to try to quit smoking. Yes he is still an ass.

Call me silly but I am going to say a prayer tonight for Jerry and his family.
All this sickness with Jerry and his wife is really hardest on Jerry's children.
Their mom put in a nursing home and their dad has cancer now?...God love his children and give them the strength they are going to need.

You are NOT silly. Just because he's an ass doesn't mean we don't hope for the best. I know I certainly do.
BTW my BIL is an ass also.

Sure he's an ass but I would want for anything bad to happen to anyone. Cancer sucks and its a very scary thing so I feel for his family. Doesn't mean that he's still not an ass though, but like someone else said I hope that he can look at what he's done and re-evaluate it.

No problem. I looked to see if I did it right.

Gosh that terrible (the cancer). Remember how his voice got so raspy while in the BB house, I wonder if that was when it first started.

Trying to quit smoking also. Hate everything about it but am totally addicted.

Jerry didn't smoke on BB did he? Does anyone remember him talking about being a smoker?

A sick ass is still an ass but it doesn't stop me from empathizing with him. Serious illness can strike the good the bad and the rest of us, it doesn't discriminate.

That is sad. I feel for his family.

I liked Jerry, then intensely disliked him, then was apathetic and eventually, was glad he was a HG because he caused a lot of controversy and in turn, a lot to talk about. I feel badly for his family and him. He's still someone's husband, father, grandpa, loved one and friend.

My thoughts and prayers are with Jerry and his family. ITA with you tealover. I was raised to respect the elderly without question. Unfortunately, most people do not age gracefully. I pray that I do. We recently visited my grandmother who lives in a nursing home due to dementia and my husband stated, "I hope I never have to live in one of these places." My response, "No one ever does. Do you think anyone here chose this? We have to visit. We have a choice. They don't."

Those of us who had Jerry issues hardly just disagreed with his views. He said some horribly nasty things about several of the houseguest, especially Keesha, that were not acceptable in ANY generation.

That said, I obviously don't wish him any ill, and hope he recovers from this. I'm also relieved his wife is finally getting the attention she needs.

Very sad. I wish him and his family the best.