‘Moonshiners’ Digger Manes Reveals His Blood Disorder On Show
During tonight’s big premiere of Moonshiners, Digger Manes shared that he has something going on with his health. There is some confusion on if this is the start of Season 13 or a continuation of Season 12. What did Digger reveal?
Digger Reveals What The Doctor Shared
At the very start of this episode, Digger was talking and explaining what the doctor said to him. It sounded pretty scary. He revealed that the doctor broke some news to him. Digger said he had a “rare blood disease” and didn’t have much time left. He went on to explain that he wanted to leave his mark on the world before he passed away.
Later in the episode, it looked like they would show more about what is going on with Digger. It didn’t happen until the end of the episode. He explained that he has had the mindset that if you go to the doctor you are weak. Instead, he is going to need to lean on a doctor during this time. He said, “I’ll fight with everything I’ve got.” Digger shared that he had some big ideas and then they went back to business. There should be more about this during the rest of the season of Moonshiners.
Is Digger Manes Dying?
Luckily, Digger Manes isn’t dying. He went to his Facebook page and shared an update about how he was doing tonight after the show aired. Here is what he said in the update:
“Hey guys Digger here… I want to follow up with the news that the show aired tonight. The production company did film Mark and myself when I gave him the news after I first received my diagnosis of Luekemia. We only see the episodes when everyone else does so we don’t know what exactly they have on film or even what of it they use in the Final Cut. After more extensive tests my definite diagnosis is Chronic Lymphocytic Luekemia a condition that is not terminal(ain’t no fun though)probably will just make me miserable until something else kills me! Your prayers you’ve extended are more than welcomed and felt. Keep em coming! God is always in control! Continue to watch this season Shine On! Love Y’All!”
Are you glad to hear that Digger Manes will be okay? Sound off in the comments below and don’t miss new episodes of Moonshiners on Tuesday nights on Discovery Channel. A new episode airs each week at 7 p.m. CST.
