Earlier today, Julia Louis-Dreyfus went public with the news that she’s been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Just when you thought… pic.twitter.com/SbtYChwiEj
— Julia Louis-Dreyfus (@OfficialJLD) September 28, 2017
In a press statement, HBO said the actress learned of the diagnosis just one day after her record-setting Emmys win, where she picked up the’Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series‘ gong for Veep for a sixth year running.
“Our love and support go out to Julia and her family at this time,” HBO said in the 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.”
Messages of support have been flowing in for Julia, but the one that might just burst your heart a little bit comes from everyone’s other favourite former Vice President, 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
“We Veeps stick together,” he said. “Jill and I, and all of the Bidens, are with you, Julia.”
<3
Julia replied:
.@JoeBiden yes we do. Love back to all of you https://t.co/Vgwm0Vxgsc
— Julia Louis-Dreyfus (@OfficialJLD) September 28, 2017
Elsewhere, people like Hillary Clinton, Mark Hamill and Christina Applegate (a breast cancer survivor who decided to undergo a double mastectomy) are also tweeting their support for the actress.
Mama, find me. Let’s talk if you want
— christina applegate (@1capplegate) September 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/timothycsimons/status/913565677461676032
Julia, you’re in our thoughts and our hearts. Inspired but not surprised to see you using your platform for good in this difficult moment.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) September 28, 2017
I’ve loved you since SNL, but need decades more, please. #KickCancersAss
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) September 28, 2017
If laughter if the best medicine, cancer has no chance when it comes to you!
— Roland Scahill (@rolandscahill) September 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/PattyArquette/status/913537941343031296
❤️Sending every good wish ❤️
— Mia Farrow 🏳️🌈 🌻🇺🇸☘️ (@MiaFarrow) September 29, 2017
We’re sending all the love to Julia right now. Fuck cancer. Fuck it to hell.
[Also: use this as a reminder to please CHECK YOUR BREASTS. Learn how here.]
