Joe Exotic's SHOCKING Health Diagnosis, Wants Prison Release

Joseph Maldonado-Passage, better known as Joe Exotic from Netflix’s Tiger King, revealed a SHOCKING health diagnosis yesterday. The Netflix star had a 45-second interview with USA Today yesterday from prison. The interview included Joe Exotic revealing his shocking health diagnosis. With this health diagnosis, the Netflix star is hoping for an early release from prison.

Joe Exotic’s attorney issues statement with update on his health

According to USA Today, Joe Exotic’s attorney John M. Phillips issued a statement yesterday on his client’s health. The statement came with a 45-second recording and a handwritten letter. Turns out, Joe was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of cancer.

“They diagnosed me last Wednesday with a very aggressive prostate cancer,” the Netflix star explained in the recording. He added that he is not sure what stage of cancer he has.

Joe Exotic penned in his handwritten letter: “Right now I dont (sic) want anyones (sic) pitty (sic) and I’m sure Carole (Baskin) will have her own party over this.”

The Netflix star hopes for a compassionate release from prison

With news of his socking health condition, Joe Exotic hopes for a compassionate release from prison. He wants to receive treatment for his aggressive cancer from the comfort of his own home. Joe Exotic adds that he would also like to spend what time he has left with loved ones.

There is no reason for the U.S. Attorney to drag this out so I can go home and get treatment on my own or enjoy what life I have left with my loved ones. Say a prayer please.”

His lawyer offers more details on Joe Exotic’s health

Joe Exotic’s lawyer explains that Joe Exotic has been receiving all sorts of medical treatments and tests for several “issues.” One of the tests involved a blood test that came back “high” for prostate cancer. Joe Exotic proceeded to get a biopsy. The biopsy confirmed he did have cancer. His lawyer concluded his statement asking the world to pray for his client.

It is often said, ‘all we have is our health.’ The last few years has (sic) taken everything from Joe- his property, his freedom, his husband literally sold his clothes, his parents have passed away and now he faces cancer. Please keep Joe in your thoughts and prayers.”

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Why is Joe Exotic in jail, anyway?

Joe Exotic was sentenced to 22 years behind bars back in January of 2020. He was convicted for hiring two different men to kill Carole Baskin. He was also convicted of killing five tigers, falsifying wildlife records, and selling tiger cubs. Joe Exotic, however, maintains he is innocent on all accounts.

Supporters of Joe Exotic were wildly disappointed when President Donald Trump didn’t issue Joe a pardon before leaving office.

Are you surprised to learn of Joe Exotic’s health condition? Do you think he’ll survive? Will he be offered a compassionate release from prison? Share your thoughts with us in the comments down below.