Headline: Pamela Anderson was told she had 'around 10 years to live' after hepatitis C diagnosis
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The Baywatch actress has recalled being given "a death sentence" when she was diagnosed with hepatitis C in the late '90s. Anderson gave a powerful speech about her diagnosis and recovery from the virus as she was honoured with amfAR's Award of Courage during the Venice Film Festival on Sunday night. "It was a death sentence. That's what my doctor told me - that I probably had around 10 years to live," the 59-year-old told the audience, according to Variety. "I'm sure that coloured and corrupted my decisions..."
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