Update Kathy Griffin is out of surgery and in recovery, Deadline has confirmed. The comic revealed earlier today that she had been diagnosed with lung cancer and would undergo surgery to have half of her left lung removed.
A spokesperson for Griffin said the surgery “went well and as planned. Kathy is now in recovery and resting. Doctors say the procedure was normal without any surprises.”
Earlier this morning, Griffin tweeted, “I’ve got to tell you guys something. I have cancer. I’m about to go into surgery to have half of my left lung removed.” Later in the message, she assures her followers, “I’m gonna be just fine.”
The 60-year-old Griffin, who says she has never been a smoker, said that doctors “are very optimistic” about her outcome, noting that the cancer is “stage one” and contained to her left lung. “Hopefully no chemo or radiation after...
A spokesperson for Griffin said the surgery “went well and as planned. Kathy is now in recovery and resting. Doctors say the procedure was normal without any surprises.”
Earlier this morning, Griffin tweeted, “I’ve got to tell you guys something. I have cancer. I’m about to go into surgery to have half of my left lung removed.” Later in the message, she assures her followers, “I’m gonna be just fine.”
The 60-year-old Griffin, who says she has never been a smoker, said that doctors “are very optimistic” about her outcome, noting that the cancer is “stage one” and contained to her left lung. “Hopefully no chemo or radiation after...
- 8/2/2021
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
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