David Schwimmer has revealed the tragic reason he signed up to appear on The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up To Cancer.
The 56-year-old actor explained that he wanted to participate in the charity special because his grandmother died of the disease, as did the mother of his ex-wife Zoe Buckman.
In images obtained by Mirror Before Sunday’s episode, she also told viewers that her sister Ellie had also battled cancer.
The Friends star said: “I lost a grandmother to cancer, my daughter lost a grandmother to cancer and my sister is a cancer survivor so it’s important to me.”
‘I’m just grateful to be able to help in a small way to raise more awareness.
Heartbreaking: David Schwimmer has revealed the tragic reason he signed up to appear on The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer
‘I’m here to have fun. I’m here to raise money for a great charity. It’s a great cause and I happen to be a huge fan of the show.
The Primetime Emmy Award nominee was married to his ex-wife Zoë Buckman from 2010 to 2017. They share an 11-year-old daughter, Cleo.
In 2020, David paid tribute to Ellie on National Sibling Day.
She honored her older sister with a touching post that included a sweet caption and throwback photos.
In one image, the duo were very young, while another showed a more recent image of David embracing Ellie, 57, at a graduation ceremony.
Her passionate caption read: “National Sibling Day was yesterday, and I just wanted to take a moment to celebrate and thank my big sister…
“She’s been there for me through thick and thin, through so much laughter and, yes, tears (like when she ‘accidentally’ slammed the bathroom door on my hand)…
‘I couldn’t be more grateful to have such a wonderful person in my life. I love you Ellie. And don’t forget… I’ll always be younger. Ha.’
The Great British Bake Off recently released a first look ahead of their 2023 celebrity special in aid of Stand Up To Cancer.
Siblings: The 56-year-old actor explained that he wanted to take part in the charity special because his sister Ellie had battled cancer.
Family: The Primetime Emmy Award nominee was married to ex-wife Zoë Buckman from 2010 to 2017. They share a daughter Cleo, 11
And the main stars of the day were former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson and Friends legend David, who is best known for playing Ross Geller.
Flashing their beaming smiles, they posed with comedian Rose Matafeo and Murder In Successville actor Tom Davis.
The four could be seen sitting next to each other in the store while holding up a Stand Up To Cancer sign.
The new season will air on Sunday nights instead of its previous Tuesday slot, with the season opener confirmed to air on Channel 4 on Sunday March 19 at 7:45pm.
A total of 20 famous faces will head to the celebrity tent, with other names battling it out for the star baker, including Loose Women’s Judi Love and Coleen Nolan, comedian Paddy McGuinness and Olympian Tom Daley.
While also vying for that coveted Hollywood handshake are Dragons’ Den star Deborah Meaden, host AJ Odudu, The Repair Shop’s Jay Blades, radio host Adele Roberts and Strictly’s Ellie Taylor.
Also participating in the Channel 4 show are comedians Mike Wozniak and Lucy Beaumont, radio presenter Tim Key and filmmaker David Morrissey.
Rounding out the star-studded lineup is In Betweeners star Joe Thomas and Shaun of the Dead actress Jessica Hynes.
Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith will once again return as judges, along with hosts Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas, with the latter appearing for the last time.
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer returns to Channel 4 on Sunday 19 March at 7:45pm To donate, visit standuptocancer.org.uk.
Coming Soon: The Great British Bake Off recently released a first look ahead of their 2023 celebrity special in aid of Stand Up To Cancer (LR) Rose Matafeo, David, Jesy Nelson and Tom Davis