'Castle' Alum Susan Sullivan Shares 'Fantastic' News After Cancer Diagnosis
Soap star Susan Sullivan has had a slew of worrisome health updates over the last couple of years, but, thankfully, things are looking up for the beloved actress.
The Castle alum took to X on Wednesday, April 30 to share "some good news," revealing to her dedicated fanbase that the "comfort [they 've] provided" worked. "...my lymphoma is under complete control," she wrote, adding, "Thank you!" next to a photo of a pair of snuggling kittens.
Sullivan revealed her blood cancer diagnosis back in January, less than two years after she underwent surgery for lung cancer—after which she went into remission—and fans felt so relieved to hear the "fantastic news."
"This is wonderful news!! I'm so happy for you!!" one replied, while another wrote, "Hurray!!! The best news ever! Happy and relieved for you!!! Time to relax and enjoy your fabulous news! Hugs!"
"Such fantastic news. Oh my goodness…YES!!💐🥳💐," another celebrated, with someone else agreeing that they were "So happy to hear that!!!!"
"So glad to hear you are getting better," one longtime fan wrote. "We miss you on the big screen or tv. Hope to see you there again soon."
"Longtime fan, and very happy for you to hear this positive news!" another reply read, with one final fan affirming, "So thankful to hear this good news! Been a fan of yours since your soap days. Loved you in Falcon Crest and Castle! 🙏🏻👏🏻."
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