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‘Facts of Life’ Alum Mindy Cohn Reveals She’s ‘Recuperating’ After Secret Second Cancer Battle
Beloved Facts of Life alum Mindy Cohn is facing one of life’s toughest battle, and not for the first time.
The actress, 59, has revealed she has been quietly battling cancer again, and winning, nearly a decade after first opening up about her devastating breast cancer diagnosis.
Posting on her Instagram on Sunday, April 19, she said: “Have been off social media for awhile ‘cuz i had to go kick cancer’s ass.”
“I did so with the extraordinary help of Providence Saint John’s Hospital staff, especially my nurses Finja, Patty and Courtney and my hero, the phenomenal oncology surgeon [Dr. Anton Bilchik].”
Cohn wasn’t battling the disease alone. She credited an incredible medical team for helping her through this latest chapter, including devoted nurses and her surgeon for their life-saving care.
She went on to share that she’ll spend a few more weeks “recouping” before she’s “ready for my next adventure.”
“Onwards! F**K cancer!” she added.
The actress, best known for her role as Natalie Green in the sitcom Facts of Life and as the voice of Velma in Scooby-Doo, has long been admired for her warmth, humor and resilience.
Back in 2017 she also spoke of a five-year battle with breast cancer. At the time she told People she underwent a double mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation during a challenging period of her life. She added: “I kept that secret for a long time.”
On social media, messages of love poured in from friends and fans alike after her post, showing that Cohn is not just surviving, she’s also inspiring.
