Emmy-winning “Seinfeld” and “Veep” star Julia Louis-Dreyfus has been diagnosed with breast cancer, according to a note the actress posted Thursday on Twitter.
Just when you thought... pic.twitter.com/SbtYChwiEj
— Julia Louis-Dreyfus (@OfficialJLD) September 28, 2017
Louis-Dreyfus, 56, recently appeared at the Emmy Awards, where she picked up her sixth consecutive trophy for best comedy actress for HBO’s “Veep.” She plays the embattled politician Selina Meyer in an extremely accurate parody of Washington culture. “Veep,” which will wrap up in 2018 with its seventh and final season, also won best comedy for the third year in a row.
“For a long time, I thought, maybe we should do eight seasons,” Louis-Dreyfus said after the Emmys. “But then creatively when we were talking about stories, it really felt like there was a finality.”
“Our love and support go out to Julia and her family at this time,” HBO said in a statement. “We have every confidence she will get through this with her usual tenacity and undaunted spirit, and look forward to her return to health and to HBO for the final season of ‘Veep.’ ”
After Louis-Dreyfus posted the news on Thursday, responses poured in, including one from Joe Biden:
We Veeps stick together. Jill and I, and all of the Bidens, are with you, Julia. pic.twitter.com/JP0c2wtrJ6
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) September 28, 2017
I love you, @OfficialJLD. https://t.co/X2RUJPD21p
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) September 28, 2017
J sending all my healing energy your way. You are incredible to use this moment as an opportunity to support others. Thank you. Much love xd https://t.co/okgfVDUeAW
— Debra Messing✍🏻 (@DebraMessing) September 28, 2017
Sending you love and strength but it appears you beat us to it and are sending the world love and strength. https://t.co/tctqlziwhS
— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) September 28, 2017
We love this woman. pic.twitter.com/EqvF6HXpj0
— Tony Hale (@MrTonyHale) September 28, 2017
Stay strong. It is a club none of us wanted to join but there are amazing women with you in the struggle. https://t.co/4i5OBrVYQy
— Andrea Mitchell (@mitchellreports) September 28, 2017
Sending love and best wishes to @OfficialJLD and her family. ❤️ https://t.co/GVF56Y3S2K
— Ken Jeong (@kenjeong) September 28, 2017
Mama, find me. Let's talk if you want
— christina applegate (@1capplegate) September 28, 2017
❤️❤️so sorry and so in awe https://t.co/eHIrXiKm3h
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) September 28, 2017
Cancer is no match for you. Stomp it good. xox
— Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) September 28, 2017
Thank you for speaking up during what I'm sure is a difficult time. Couldn't agree more: healthcare should be a basic human right. https://t.co/2LHPpha8sL
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) September 28, 2017