Julia Louis-Dreyfus Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
by EG
Fans of Veep star Julia Louis-Dreyfus got a shock today when the actress posted a statement to Instagram indicating that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. A representative for Louis-Dreyfus says that she's grateful for her fans' outpouring of support, but so far there have been no other details released about the actress's condition or prognosis. Julia Louis-Dreyus earlier this month set a new record for most consecutive Emmy wins for a single role for her role as Selina Meyer on Veep.
Via Us Weekly.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The Veep star, 56, spoke out about her health in an Instagram post on Thursday, September 28.
"1 in 8 women get breast cancer. Today, I'm the one," she typed in a message, which she then shared. "The good news is that I have the most glorious group of supportive and caring family and friends, and fantastic insurance through my union. The bad news is that not all women are so lucky, so let's fight all cancers and make universal health care a reality."
She added in her caption: "Just when you thought…"
The actress' rep tells Us Weekly: "Julia is incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support and well wishes."
Earlier this month, the Seinfeld alum made history when she broke Candice Bergen's record for the most Emmy wins for a singular role. She won her sixth trophy in a row for playing Selina Meyer on Veep. It was recently announced that the HBO hit is ending after its seventh season.
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