LONDON --Veteran British actor John Hurt has said that his cancer treatment is going "terrifically well" and he is feeling optimistic.
The 75-year-old actor said in June that he had been diagnosed with early stage pancreatic cancer and was undergoing treatment.
In an interview with the Radio Times published Monday, Hurt said: "I can't say I worry about mortality, but it's impossible to get to my age and not have a little contemplation of it."
"We're all just passing time, and occupy our chair very briefly. But my treatment is going terrifically well, so I'm optimistic," he added.
Hurt also said that "society is much more homogenised" in the interview, "and we're all supposed to conform."
"People are censorious but the pendulum will swing back, as it always does," he added. "There were difficulties in those days obviously, but life was more fun."
Hurt was recently knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his distinguished career.
Congratulations to everyone who received an honour today and huge thanks to all at Windsor Castle! pic.twitter.com/mAyuQnUAsK— John Hurt (@WithJohnHurt) July 17, 2015
He was nominated for an Oscar for The Elephant Man, and starred in movies including the Harry Potter franchise, Alien, V for Vendetta and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
Hurt is filming the new Tarzan film with Samuel L. Jackson and Margot Robbie.
Additional reporting by Mashable.