his illness
Tom hielt seine Krankheit geheim.
Tom kept his illness a secret.
Seine Krankheit verursachte ihr großes Leid.
His illness caused her great suffering.
Seine Krankheit machte all seine Hoffnungen zunichte.
His illness dashed all his hopes.
Seine Krankheit zwang ihn, mit dem Rauchen aufzuhören.
His illness forced him to quit smoking.