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West Australian
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Magda Szubanski cancer: Beloved Kath & Kim star thanks fans for support after heartbreaking diagnosis
Beloved Australian comedian Magda Szubanski has sent a 'massive' thank you to fans after receiving an overwhelming amount of messages of love and support after last week revealing her cancer diagnosis. 'Hello, my darlings, I just wanted to say a massive thank you for all the love and support — it's just been so moving and really youse are the wind beneath my wings,' she told her 296,000 followers on Instagram. 'Thank you very much, love youse all. Sorry I can't reply. It's pretty overwhelming, but I just feel so loved up.' The beloved Australian comedian shared on social media on Thursday that she has been diagnosed with a fast-moving blood cancer. 'Lovelies. Well. Some not great news. I've been diagnosed with stage 4 Mantle Cell Lymphoma,' she wrote on Instagram. 'I won't sugar-coat it: it's rough. But I'm hopeful. I'm being lovingly cared for by friends and family, my medical team is brilliant, and I've never felt more held by the people around me.' The Kath & Kim star confirmed that she has started one of the best treatments available and will be receiving world-class care in Melbourne. 'I'll be lying very low while my immune system takes a hammering, so if you see me out and about—don't hug me, kiss me, or breathe anywhere near me! Wave enthusiastically from a safe distance and know I love you madly,' she continued. 'This is an obscure cancer and was only discovered incidentally via a breast screen where they found my lymph nodes were up. TBH, I've been feeling pretty ratshit for ages. So I asked for extra bloods and - voila! 'For now, just know I'm in good hands, good spirits—but I reserve my yuman right to be a cranky old moll. Love you all, Mags'. The comedy legend appeared on Fast Forward before her breakout role as the netball-loving Sharon Strezlecki in the iconic TV series Kath & Kim. Szubanski appeared in Babe as Esme Hoggett in 1995, before reprising her role in the sequel Babe: Pig in the City in 1998. She also dabbled in animation, voicing Miss Viola in the popular cartoons Happy Feet and Happy Feet Two. Members of the Australian entertainment industry were quick to share their support and well wishes for an icon many have looked up to. 'Lots of love and support to you beautiful one,' fellow comedian Rove McManus commented on Szubanski's Instagram post. Model and actress Megan Gale wrote, 'Sending an abundance of love, hugs and strength your way Magda.'
Perth Now
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
‘So moving': Magda's message to fans after cancer diagnosis
Beloved Australian comedian Magda Szubanski has sent a 'massive' thank you to fans after receiving an overwhelming amount of messages of love and support after last week revealing her cancer diagnosis. 'Hello, my darlings, I just wanted to say a massive thank you for all the love and support — it's just been so moving and really youse are the wind beneath my wings,' she told her 296,000 followers on Instagram. 'Thank you very much, love youse all. Sorry I can't reply. It's pretty overwhelming, but I just feel so loved up.' The beloved Australian comedian shared on social media on Thursday that she has been diagnosed with a fast-moving blood cancer. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. 'Lovelies. Well. Some not great news. I've been diagnosed with stage 4 Mantle Cell Lymphoma,' she wrote on Instagram. 'I won't sugar-coat it: it's rough. But I'm hopeful. I'm being lovingly cared for by friends and family, my medical team is brilliant, and I've never felt more held by the people around me.' The Kath & Kim star confirmed that she has started one of the best treatments available and will be receiving world-class care in Melbourne. 'I'll be lying very low while my immune system takes a hammering, so if you see me out and about—don't hug me, kiss me, or breathe anywhere near me! Wave enthusiastically from a safe distance and know I love you madly,' she continued. 'This is an obscure cancer and was only discovered incidentally via a breast screen where they found my lymph nodes were up. TBH, I've been feeling pretty ratshit for ages. So I asked for extra bloods and - voila! 'For now, just know I'm in good hands, good spirits—but I reserve my yuman right to be a cranky old moll. Love you all, Mags'. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. The comedy legend appeared on Fast Forward before her breakout role as the netball-loving Sharon Strezlecki in the iconic TV series Kath & Kim. Szubanski appeared in Babe as Esme Hoggett in 1995, before reprising her role in the sequel Babe: Pig in the City in 1998. She also dabbled in animation, voicing Miss Viola in the popular cartoons Happy Feet and Happy Feet Two. Members of the Australian entertainment industry were quick to share their support and well wishes for an icon many have looked up to. 'Lots of love and support to you beautiful one,' fellow comedian Rove McManus commented on Szubanski's Instagram post. Model and actress Megan Gale wrote, 'Sending an abundance of love, hugs and strength your way Magda.'
The Review Geek
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Pit Babe (Thai BL) – Season 2 Episode 5 Recap & Review
Broken Trust Episode 5 of Pit Babe Season 2 begins with the X-Hunter team meeting at Pete's place to discuss Tony. Everyone is wary about what Toni could be up to. Babe suggests they try to track him down using his lab orders. Pete agrees it is a good idea and promises to look into it. Later at practice, Dean notes how well North has been doing. Soon, Babe, Charlie, and Sonic join them. Sonic announces he is leaving in a few days, and North is displeased. He immediately starts acting cold towards Sonic. Alan pulls Sonic aside and tries to persuade him to stay back for North. Unfortunately, Sonic says he is done waiting for North and is ready to move on. However, he promises to stay for a while, and North overhears the conversation. Meanwhile, Pete drops by the lab to talk to Chris. Chris insists they treat their one-night stand as just a bit of fun. Pete asks Chris to help him track down Toni through his lab order. Of course, Chris agrees to work with Pete after hours. At the garage, Alan pulls a muscle and decides to start an active workout routine. He is afraid he won't be able to keep up with his young boyfriend, Jeff. The next day, Babe takes him to the gym and teases him endlessly. Later, they drive to Alan's house to enjoy a barbecue with their respective boyfriends. Once again, Babe and Charlie tease Jeff and Alan with no mercy. Later that night, the racing teams meet for a night race. Willy starts flirting with Babe. Babe pushes him away, and he suggests that he can let Babe win if he becomes his. During the race, Willy manages to come head-to-head with Babe. However, he gives up at the last minute and lets Babe win. This pisses Babe off, and he confronts Willy. Charlie grows anxious seeing Willy and Babe talk so closely together. It doesn't help that Willy keeps trying his patience. Thankfully, Babe holds him back, and they leave. Simultaneously, North continues to ignore Sonic. At Pete's house, Chris assures him that he won't betray him. Chris allows Pete to use his powers to sense if he is lying. Once Pete is satisfied, they get down to a heavy make-out session in the pool. Things escalate to a full, steamy love-making session. After the intense sex, Pete passes out, and Chris sneaks into his office. He realises that Pete's password is Way's birthday and looks at pictures of Toni's victims. The following morning, things are still icy between Babe and Charlie. Babe assures Charlie there is nothing to worry about. However, Babe suspects Willy is an Alpha with special abilities and wants to get some proof. He ropes in Dean to help him know more about Willy. Elsewhere, our big boy, Kenta, decides to risk his life and infiltrates one of Toni's secure buildings. He is about to be caught, but Kim pulls up and saves him. Okay, can we admit Kim looked so sexy spinning that car like that? The man that he is! On the other side of town, Toni and Winner continue to work together. Toni is looking to make Babe suffer and is biding his time. Even though he knows that Kenta sneaked into one of his buildings, he is not worried. Speaking of Kenta, he and Kim pay Pete an impromptu visit. They find Pete getting busy with Chris. Pete asks Kenta to talk with Chris there, as he is no longer a stranger. Kenta tells him about his little dangerous escapade and gives him the hard drive he stole from the building. Pete asks Kenta not to risk his life again. After they leave, Kim asks Kenta if he still has feelings for Pete. Kenta doesn't deny the truth, but admits that he knows Pete doesn't feel the same way. Kenta feels unworthy of love, but Kim comforts him. He promises Kenta that he will find his person someday. A few days later, Babe gets more information about Willy. During their practice session, Charlie senses that Babe is up to something. He follows Babe to a spa that Willy visits. Babe starts flirting with Willy, but tenses up when Willy overpowers him. Willy doesn't fall for Babe's seduction scheme and demands to know why he is acting strangely. Babe finally comes clean and says that he wants to know if Willy has special abilities. Willy starts teasing him and suddenly pins him against the wall. Babe's towel drops, leaving him bare ass-naked. Unfortunately, Charlie walks in on them in this precarious position. The Episode Review I am too stunned to process that last scene fully. Where do we even start? Technically, Willy was sexually harassing Babe. Babe was adamant that he wanted to stop and come clean about his reasons for being there. Also, Babe didn't cheat, but Charlie has every reason to be angry. Anyone would be flustered if they caught their boyfriend in that situation. The thing is, Babe had promised he was not up to something, but he was actively seeking Willy out. Will Charlie and Babe make it through this latest blow to their trust in each other? We also have North, who is playing hard to get. Seriously, how hard is it for him to talk to Sonic and make his move? At this point, they just might not happen. Of course, we have Pete and Chris, who can't get enough of each other, but what is Chris up to? Why did he go through Pete's laptop? How does he know Way's birthday? Something feels fishy, but it is possible that Chris is neither a foe nor an enemy. It is too early to tell where his loyalty lies. Let's hope it lies with Pete! Previous Episode Next Episode
Epoch Times
2 days ago
- Health
- Epoch Times
‘Babe' Actress Magda Szubanski Reveals Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis
Magda Szubanski warmed hearts with her layered and endearing performance in the award-winning 1995 film 'Babe.' Today, the Australian comedic actress sports a shaved head, a far cry from the grey-haired updo she wore when playing the farmer's wife in the wholesome pig-led comedy-drama. Szubanski was recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer—a very rare and very aggressive type of blood disease known as mantle cell lymphoma. Affecting roughly 1 in 200,000 people each year, there is currently no cure for this form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, but treatments may help manage symptoms, the Mayo Clinic
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Kylie Minogue and Richard E Grant send ‘love' to actress with stage 4 cancer
Kylie Minogue and Richard E Grant send 'love' to actress with stage 4 cancer The Liverpool-born actress, 64, known for her work on family films Happy Feet and Babe and their sequels, is "hopeful" that a new treatment will help her get through the illness (Image: Getty Images ) Kylie Minogue and Richard E Grant have sent "love" to Australian comedian Magda Szubanski, following her announcement that she has been diagnosed with stage 4 blood cancer. The Liverpool-born actress, 64, known for her work on family films Happy Feet and Babe and their sequels, is "hopeful" that a new treatment will help her get through the illness. The Melbourne resident posted on Instagram on Thursday, describing her stage four mantle cell lymphoma as a "rare and fast-moving blood cancer". Under the post, Australian singer and former Neighbours actress Minogue, who has previously spoken about going through breast cancer decades ago, wrote: "Sending all love" along with heart emojis. Grant, who co-starred with Szubanski in the film Kath & Kimderella and whose wife, Joan Washington, died from lung cancer, wrote: "We all love you soooooo much Mags." Jurassic Park star Sam Neill, who was diagnosed with a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2022, wrote to his Ride Like A Girl co-star saying: "Sending huge, healing love and hugs to you, dear Magda. "You are supported and held in all our hearts." Muriel's Wedding actress Toni Collette, and singer and TV host, Dannii Minogue, also sent their support. Collette said: "Sending huge, healing love and hugs to you, dear Magda. You are supported and held in all our hearts." Minogue wrote: "We will see you walking down the street – everyone will be waving to you and sending long distance." Along with the post, Szubanski appeared in a video saying she had shaved her head "in anticipation of it all falling out in a couple of weeks", which can be a common side effect of undergoing chemotherapy. "It's serious, but I've started one of the best treatments available (the Nordic protocol), and I'm lucky to be getting absolutely world-class care here in Melbourne," Szubanski also wrote. "I won't sugar-coat it: it's rough. But I'm hopeful. I'm being lovingly cared for by friends and family, my medical team is brilliant, and I've never felt more held by the people around me." According to Cancer Research UK, mantle cell lymphoma "develops when white blood cells called lymphocytes grow out of control" and about 600 people are diagnosed with it each year in the UK. The charity said that a common treatment is the chemoimmunotherapy combinations, known as the Nordic protocol, which sees the patient have drugs on certain days. Article continues below Szubanski received international acclaim for her role as the farmer's wife, Esme Hoggett, in the 1995 movie, Babe, which was nominated for seven Academy Awards, winning one for visual effects. She played sports-loving Sharon Strzelecki in Australian sitcom Kath And Kim, which inspired an American remake with the same name, and has been in Neighbours, and Oscar-nominated 2024 animated film, Memoir Of A Snail. Szubanski, who voiced the role of penguin teacher Miss Viola in the animated films Happy Feet in 2006 and Happy Feet Two in 2011, moved to Melbourne with her family in 1966 from the UK.
