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West Australian
3 days 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
3 days 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.'
West Australian
5 days ago
- Health
- West Australian
Magda Szubanski: COVID conspiracy theorists target TV star with ‘abhorrent' comments after cancer diagnosis
Cancer-stricken Magda Szubanski has been targeted with 'abhorrent' comments on social media after going public with her potentially life threatening diagnosis. On Thursday, the Australian TV comedy legend revealed she had been diagnosed with stage four mantle cell lymphoma, an aggressive form of blood cancer. It didn't take long for the conspiracy theorists to come out of the woodwork. Amid the avalanche of well wishes from celebrity friends and ordinary Australians, within hours they were trying to link her diagnosis to the COVID vaccine. Szubanski has been a long been a target of anti-vaxxers after she was vocal about her support for the vaccine and the strict measures put in place during the COVID pandemic. One rabidly anti-vax account on X suggested on Thursday she had been diagnosed with 'turbo cancer', linking it to the vaccine, with a follower suggesting she should 'apologise for pushing the vax on others'. Another wrote, 'She was asking for fifth booster in 2022 wonder where she's at now?' But Szubanski's supporters have come out firing, denouncing the ugly posts. 'Anti-Vaxxers don't want to be treated with contempt by society, then behave abhorrently online. 'Magda Szubanski reveals blood cancer, then you post your cooker rubbish all over news article. Think of her and her family and friends. You not cookers, you are just scum.' Another wrote: 'Cookers attacking Magda for getting cancer. Just the absolute dross of humanity.' During the height of the pandemic, Szubanski was a vocal advocate for the COVID lockdown and the vaccine. In 2020, Szubanski was the victim of a hate campaign after appearing in a Victorian Government TV ad as her Kath & Kim character, netball loving Sharon Strzelecki, urging people to abide by the strict rules introduced to keep people safe from the potentially deadly virus. 'I tell you what I am so over this lockdown,' she said. 'Playing netball against yourself is not all it's cracked up to be, especially when you still can't even win. 'But you know what, it's not the lockdown that's the enemy, it's the virus and the sooner we obey the rules the sooner this will all be over and we can get back to the stuff that really matters ... netty.' Szubanski hit out at haters on Twitter following the release of the video. 'Bring it Covid Deniers – let's see what you got. Let's bring you right out into the sunshine. Let's see your real names. And your real facts,' she wrote.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Magda Szubanski speaks about having stage 4 cancer: her journey and current battles with Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Popular Australian comedian and actress Magda Szubanski has confirmed that she is fighting stage 4 Mantle Cell Lymphoma , a rare and aggressive type of blood cancer, announcing her diagnosis and future hope in an emotional social media statement on Thursday, May 29th. Szubanski, best known for her iconic role as Sharon Strzelecki in the cult television series 'Kath & Kim,' announced the news alongside a candid explanation of her journey so far. '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,' she wrote. The actress described her current state with honesty and courage, saying, '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 news was a shock, Szubanski said, after an incidental discovery during a routine breast screen prompted doctors to look at her lymph nodes. "This is a rare cancer and was only diagnosed incidentally through a breast screen when they found my lymph nodes were swollen," she said. She conceded, "TBH, I've been feeling pretty ratshit for ages. So I requested extra bloods and—voila! So the takeaway is—get tested and listen to your body! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Magda Szubanski (@magda_szubanski) Live Events Szubanski's career has spanned decades, beginning with her breakthrough in the sketch comedy series 'Fast Forward' and 'Full Frontal' in the 1990s, alongside 'Kath & Kim' co-stars Jane Turner and Gina three went on to develop "Big Girl's Blouse," the series which originally featured the much-loved characters that would come to be starred by "Kath & Kim" in 2002. Szubanski has received several Logie and AFI Award nominations, and won the Most Popular Comedy Personality Logie award in 1991, 1992, and 1993 for her performances on "Fast Forward" and "Full Frontal." Now that she is confronting this health issue, Szubanski is taking a step back from the public eye to concentrate on her recovery and treatment. "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 wildly from a distance and know that I love you crazy," she wrote, mixing her signature wit with a heartfelt message for her fans and friends. Her announcement has prompted an outpouring of support from around the world, with fans and colleagues praising her bravery and resilience. Szubanski's story serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of regular health checks and listening to one's body, as she continues to face her diagnosis with hope and the support of those who love her.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Australian comedian Magda Szubanski diagnosed with cancer
Australian actress and comedian Magda Szubanski has been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer. Szubanski is best known for her iconic role as Sharon Strzelecki in the Australian sitcom Kath & Kim, and for her film roles in Babe and Happy Feet. In a video posted to social media, the 64-year-old said she had begun treatment to fight stage four Mantle Cell Lymphoma, a "fast-moving" form of blood cancer. Calling the news "confronting", Szubanski said she was receiving "world-class care" in Melbourne. "I won't sugar-coat it: it's rough. But I'm hopeful," she said. "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 actress said she is undergoing Nordic protocol treatment, a regimen which combines chemotherapy and immunotherapy to treat Mantle Cell Lymphoma. The cancer was only discovered incidentally after she requested blood tests after feeling unwell for "ages". "So the take away is - get tested and listen to your body!" she said. Szubanksi rose to fame playing the netball-loving Strzelecki in the early 2000s, and has been a stalwart of the comedy scene in Australia since. She was also a prominent advocate for the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Australia.
