Richard Dreyfuss, the 77-year-old actor known for his role in the film 'Jaws,' has canceled his appearance at the SharkCon fan convention due to a diagnosis of viral bronchitis. The actor was hospitalized with the illness, which has been described as severe. Dreyfuss expressed regret about missing the event, stating, "I feel terrible about not showing up." The cancellation was confirmed by multiple sources between July 13 and July 14, 2025.