Larry Hagman Battling Cancer, Will Still Work On New DALLAS As J.R. Ewing

Larry Hagman has been diagnosed with cancer, but doctors have told him it's a highly treatable form that might not impact his return as TV baddie J.R. Ewing on TNT's upcoming DALLAS reboot.

He is expected to report to work on Monday, when production begins. "As J.R. I could get away with anything — bribery, blackmail and adultery," Hagman said in a statement.

"But I got caught by cancer. I do want everyone to know that it is a very common and treatable form of cancer. I will be receiving treatment while working on the new Dallas series. I could not think of a better place to be than working on a show I love, with people I love. Besides, as we all know, you can't keep J.R. down!"