People News Former senator and 'Law' star Fred Thompson diagnosed with cancer 04/11/2007 Former U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson, considering a GOP presidential run, said Wednesday he was diagnosed with a type of blood cell cancer, which is in remission. Read More RELATED NEWS Jimmy Fallon's 'The Tonight Show' dropping to only four nights a weekAshley Tisdale announces birth of her second childSelena Gomez is a billionaire TAGS: Fred Thompson Law & Order