Patrick Warburton, known for his role as David Puddy in Seinfeld and as the voice of Joe Swanson in Family Guy, has revealed that his son Talon, 34, was diagnosed with a brain tumour after breaking his leg in two places.
The diagnosis came after Talon suffered a grand mal seizure on October 1, which led to the leg break. An MRI the following day revealed the brain tumour, and Talon has since undergone a major operation. Warburton shared an image of his son in a hospital bed showing a large head scar.
A Father's Emotional Response
Warburton described being "a mess" after the diagnosis, weeping more times in the first few weeks, mostly not in his son's presence. He wrote on Instagram: "My dear son Talon. This all began October first with a grand mal seizure- this beautiful beast of a man broke his leg in two places. A day later after the MRI- the brain tumour diagnosis came in."
He added that Talon's first words were "mom, are you scared?" and called him "full warrior," noting that his son was "strong, not without vulnerability, but courageous." Warburton said, "I gained strength from him."
Gratitude and Support
Warburton concluded his post by thanking Dr. Berger, UCSF, and all the people there, saying: "From the bottom of my heart- Thank you Dr Berger, UCSF and all the wonderful people there. Thank you dear lord above. And thank all of you for your prayers and good vibes. Feeling such love and gratitude."
When a follower commented that Talon "had an amazing life ahead of him," Warburton corrected them, replying "Has*." Other followers sent messages of support, with one writing, "Dude !! im soooo sorry about this. Hope and pray for all of you and he heals soon and perfectly," and another adding, "We are with you talon!!! Pedro has your back!!"
Previous Fundraising Efforts
Last year, Warburton spoke to the Mirror about his fundraising efforts. He held his 15th annual celebrity golf competition in aid of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, raising almost $6.5 million (£5 million), exceeding his initial $5 million (£3.9 million) target. The four-day event, held in the Coachella Valley desert, was supported by famous faces including Alice Cooper and Nashville star Charles Esten.
The milestone made his tournament the biggest charity golf event in the United States, ensuring families at St. Jude don't have to pay for treatment, travel, housing, or food while their children receive life-saving care.
