The 50 year old Chinese actor discussed his diagnosis during the taping of a talent show, where he was a judge. Jet Li however said he was determined to fight the condition head-on.
Li joked about his weight, he said "I'm fat, I don't have the time to lose it. It's a fact!"
"I'm just a regular guy, I'm not Wong Fei Hung, I'm not Huo Yuan Jia (kung fu heroes he portrays on film), I'm not a hero. I'm just like you." Li stated
Li confessed there are times he's unsure if he's able to carry on with work, but he's determined. "I'm in pain, but I'm not suffering. I'm happy," he said.
