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Jon Stewart weight loss: Does Jon Stewart have cancer?

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The Daily Show was hosted by Jon Stewart for well over ten years.

During that time, viewers observed Jon mature and observed the host’s reactions to a variety of events, including 9/11 and Barack Obama’s election. But several have also noted that Jon looks slimmer now than he did in the suits he frequently wore on-air in the years after he left the program. Some are already speculating as to why that might be.

Jon never put on a lot of weight, so it’s likely that the clothes he wore on the show gave the impression that he had a bigger frame than he actually did. However, Jon began shaving more frequently after leaving the program, and his cheeks seemed to have lost some of their youthful fullness. While aging may account for some of that, many fans believe there is more to it.

Jon Stewart weight loss: Does Jon Stewart have cancer?

Jon decided to be a Vegan because of his wife, so it’s possible that Jon’s diet has kept him looking particularly slender in recent years. Fans may have noticed a change in his appearance after leaving The Daily Show because he first adjusted his diet about the same time he left.

Some have questioned whether Jon Stewart has cancer or another illness because of his weight loss. The host has made no sign that he is ill, despite the concern of his audience. It’s possible that his body is just altering as a result of The Daily Show, a change in nutrition, and advancing age.