Good news!!
Kathy Griffin is officially cancer-free! The My Life on the D-List star appeared on Tuesday’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! to give an update on her lung cancer battle, a scary diagnosis she received in August . After explaining that she had undergone a successful surgery to remove a large tumor that “was in there for 10 years, ” the comedienne cheered:
“I’m cancer-free! ”
Earlier this year, the 61-year-old announced she had been diagnosed with stage 1 lung cancer, though she had “never smoked” a day in her life. Over the summer, she encouraged fans to stay “ up to date on your medical check ups” while reassuring everyone that she would be “ fine. ” This positive attitude has clearly done wonders!
There has been one unexpected side effect of undergoing lung surgery . Kathy’ s voice has become breathier and higher, though the girl doesn’ t seem to mind. Keeping her spirits high, she teased to host Jimmy Kimmel :
“I had surgery, you’ re not going to believe this — so, I’ ve never smoked but I got lung cancer. In August, I had half of my left lung removed, I’ m not even kidding. ”
Because her voice was temporarily altered due to an intubation tube that affected her vocal cords, she quipped:
“So now I’ m like Minnie Mouse meets Marilyn Monroe . ”
LOLz! Watch the full clip (below) to hear more about her triumphant health battle.
What amazing news! We are SO glad Kathy is cancer-free and doing well post-surgery!
[Image via Jimmy Kimmel Live/ YouTube ]
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