Laotian Immigrant Battling Cancer Wins $1.3 Billion Powerball Jackpot
Cheng "Charlie" Sephan, originally from Laos, immigrated to the United States in 1994 and has recently become a billionaire after winning the American Powerball jackpot. Despite battling cancer for the past eight years, Sephan plans to use his newfound wealth to seek top-notch medical care and share the jackpot with his wife.
Sephan completed his final round of chemotherapy just last week, adding a remarkable twist to his story of resilience and luck. Following the win, Sephan and his wife, Chao, are set to receive a lump sum payment of $422 million after taxes.
The life-changing moment unfolded when Chao sent Sephan a light-hearted message joking about becoming billionaires after purchasing a lottery ticket. Little did they know, her words would turn into reality the following day when the lottery results were announced.
Sephan's journey has taken him from Laos to Thailand in 1987 before eventually settling in the United States. Throughout his time in the U.S., he worked as a machinist for an aerospace company, demonstrating his dedication and hard work ethic amidst personal challenges.
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