‘Rocky IV’ star Dolph Lundgren says he planned his own funeral during brutal cancer battle

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Dolph Lundgren was preparing to die.

The Swedish actor, who famously played Soviet boxer Ivan Drago in "Rocky IV," has written a new memoir, "Fights Worth Fighting: Finding Strength in Struggle." In it, the 68-year-old details his grueling journey with cancer. ‘ROCKY’ STAR DOLPH LUNDGREN SWEARS BY THIS SECRET FOR STRONG MARRIAGE Fox News may be compensated for or earn a commission if you buy through our referral links.

The star was diagnosed in 2015 after doctors found a cancerous tumor in his kidney.

Lundgren had surgery to remove the tumor and continued appearing in movies like "Creed II" and "Aquaman." After remaining cancer-free for five years, doctors discovered more tumors in 2020.

He later learned the cancer had spread to his liver, both lungs, spine and in and around his left kidney.

"I had a lot of difficult conversations with myself," Lundgren told Fox News Digital.

"I definitely had a few tough ones.

Of course, as most older men do, you do estate planning.

You plan your will and who's going to get what.

But in this case, it was around the corner.

It was something I had to plan a little more in detail, like funerals and trying to figure out where I would be, what would be better for my family.

Planning your own funeral is kind of a saying, but I literally was doing that.