John Forsythe, 88, treated for colon cancer

‘He seems to be in good spirits’ says his spokesman

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John Forsythe poses on the front steps of his mobile-home dressing room on the set of the television series "Dynasty" in Hollywood, Calif., in this April 1, 1982, file photo. Forsythe has been treated for colon cancer and is recovering at a hospital, his spokesman said Oct. 12.

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updated 7:54 p.m. ET Oct. 12, 2006

LOS ANGELES - John Forsythe has been treated for colon cancer and is recovering at a hospital, his spokesman said Thursday.

The “Dynasty” star, 88, was found Sept. 28 to have colon cancer and was taken to a hospital, where he underwent treatment over the past week, Harlan Boll said.

“He seems to be in good spirits,” Boll said. “They hope to have him home this weekend.”

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Boll would not provide further details about Forsythe’s condition.

Forsythe is best known for playing Blake Carrington on the hit TV soap “Dynasty” and for being the voice of Charlie in both the TV and film versions of “Charlie’s Angels.”