Gabourey Sidibe's husband Brandon Frankel diagnosed with cancer Gabourey Sidibe's husband Brandon Frankel has been diagnosed with Stage I Papillary Thyroid cancer. 21 February 2026 Gabourey Sidibe's husband Brandon Frankel has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Gabourey Sidibe's husband Brandon Frankel diagnosed with cancer Frankel - who has been married to the Precious actress since 2021 - revealed his Stage I Papillary Thyroid cancer was caught early but only because he "pushed for an ultrasound my doctor didn't think I needed".