Twitter Reacts To Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Cancer Diagnosis, Call For Universal Health Care
Award-winning actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus took to Twitter on Thursday to reveal her breast cancer diagnosis while voicing her support for universal healthcare. Dreyfus used the announcement as an opportunity to underscore the fight for universal healthcare.
"1 in 8 women get breast cancer. Today, I'm the one," Dreyfus tweeted. "The good news is that I have the most glorious group of supportive and caring family and friends, and fantastic insurance through my union. The bad news is that not all women are so lucky, so let's fight all cancers and make universal healthcare a reality."
Just when you thought... pic.twitter.com/SbtYChwiEj
— Julia Louis-Dreyfus (@OfficialJLD) September 28, 2017
"Our love and support go out to Julia and her family at this time," CNN reported HBO said in a 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.'"
After tweeting the news, she was met with an outpouring of support.
If laughter if the best medicine, cancer has no chance when it comes to you!
— Roland Scahill (@rolandscahill) September 28, 2017
She's going to be fine. She's superwoman.
— Molly Knight (@molly_knight) September 28, 2017
Few people could get diagnosed with cancer and immediately think of others instead of themselves.
— Adam Best (@adamcbest) September 28, 2017
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is such a powerhouse. https://t.co/wPYYAGrtFA
Fuck. Fuck. I don't think I realized how much I love this woman, who I don't know. Love her more for speaking up for others in this moment. https://t.co/YEUNEV5AEo
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) September 28, 2017
I love you, @OfficialJLD. https://t.co/X2RUJPD21p
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) September 28, 2017
Much love and positivity from me to you @OfficialJLD
— Usman Ally (@UsmanAlly) September 28, 2017
You are incredible. #fuckcancer #Veep #UniversalHealthCare https://t.co/9ypdckxJuo
Mama, find me. Let's talk if you want
— christina applegate (@1capplegate) September 28, 2017
❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/7IMFcAZ4Mz
— Declan Cashin (@Tweet_Dec) September 28, 2017
Cancer is no match for you. Stomp it good. xox
— Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) September 28, 2017
J sending all my healing energy your way. You are incredible to use this moment as an opportunity to support others. Thank you. Much love xd https://t.co/okgfVDUeAW
— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) September 28, 2017
Thoughts and prayers are with you, Julia. God bless you. Stay strong. https://t.co/OmDpPvnHiR
— Rita Wilson (@RitaWilson) September 28, 2017
Love you Julia. You got this.
— Official Wanda Sykes (@iamwandasykes) September 28, 2017
Sending you so much love and light ________________
— om (@oliviamunn) September 28, 2017
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the best human https://t.co/kQ8GAcAIDd
— Lauren Duca (@laurenduca) September 28, 2017
Dreyfus, 56, whose acting career has spanned over 30 years, currently plays Selina Meyer on the HBO show 'Veep.' She is well known for her work in television comedies. Past iconic roles include various recurring characters on 'Saturday Night Live,' Elaine on 'Seinfeld' and Christine in 'The New Adventures of Old Christine.'
Earlier this month, she won her sixth consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress for her role as Selina Meyer in Veep.
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