Julia Louis-Dreyfus discloses her breast cancer diagnoses
Emmy-winning comedic actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus disclosed on Thursday that she was battling breast cancer and highlighted the case for universal healthcare by posting a picture of a printed note to her 750,000 Twitter followers.
Just when you thought... pic.twitter.com/SbtYChwiEj
— Julia Louis-Dreyfus (@OfficialJLD) September 28, 2017
The who and who of the United States quickly sent in love and support:
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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
Julia is one of the most talented, most giving, most empathetic people that I’ve had the pleasure to meet. That she takes this news and turns it to help others is of no surprise. Get well, Boss. We love you. #fuckcancer https://t.co/3NTr31nKmz
— Timothy Simons (@timothycsimons) September 29, 2017
Sending you love support @OfficialJLD for your journey. Keep thriving in your heart. #JuliaLouisDreyfus https://t.co/f5Uw2J3zSs
— Melissa Etheridge (@metheridge) September 28, 2017
#JuliaLouisDreyfus is purest class. The world is thinking of you and pulling for you.
— Jack Wallen (@jlwallen) September 28, 2017
Louis-Dreyfus, 56, who plays foul-mouthed fictitious former US President Selina Meyer on HBO's "Veep" also received love from her fans:
Prayers & positive thoughts to #JuliaLouisDreyfus
— Keith A. Braswell (@kbraswell1701) September 28, 2017
Always a classy person!!??
.@OfficialJLD is fearless, inspiring, amazing -- my spirit animal. ??? #ACA #UniversalHealthCare #JuliaLouisDreyfus https://t.co/9eNvXNif4T
— Rachel Currence (@rachel_currence) September 28, 2017
The news comes less than two weeks after the "Veep" star won a sixth consecutive Emmy for comedy acting.
A native New Yorker of French stock, Louis-Dreyfus has been one of America's most popular and influential comedy actors since she found fame with the cult sitcom "Seinfeld" in the 1990s.