Celebrity | Dustin Hoffman Dustin Hoffman 'Cured' by Cancer Surgery Oscar winner plans to keep filming this fall By Neal Colgrass Posted Aug 6, 2013 7:18 PM CDT Copied In this April 8, 2013 file photo, actor Dustin Hoffman waves to fans during the Japan Premiere of his film, "Quartet," in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, File) Dustin Hoffman has undergone early cancer surgery and plans to continue his film career without a hitch, his rep tells People. "It was detected early and he has been surgically cured," she says. "Dustin is feeling great and is in good health." The rep divulged no details on Hoffman's illness, but said the 75-year-old Oscar winner will receive preventative treatments recommended by his doctor. Hoffman wrapped on Jon Favreau's Chef last month, and plans to star in Roald Dahl's Esio Trot alongside Judi Dench this fall. Read These Next Minneapolis shooter had a plan—and grievances. American Taylor Townsend gets an earful after her US Open win. The Air Force has changed its tune on Ashli Babbitt. Open that wallet big time for a trip to Disney, if you can afford it. Report an error