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Magda Szubanski Shares Hospital Update, Thanks 10-Year-Old Fan for Lifting Her Spirits

The comedian reports tough side effects during ongoing treatment for stage-four mantle cell lymphoma in Melbourne.

Overview

  • Szubanski posted an Instagram video from her hospital bed on Sunday addressing Annabella Willis, 10, from Adelaide, who dressed and performed as Sharon Strzelecki for Book Week.
  • She wrote, “Chemo is smacking me around right now,” in a candid caption about the treatment’s impact.
  • She remains in hospital and is in her third month of chemotherapy for advanced mantle cell lymphoma.
  • Thousands of messages of support followed, including notes from Nigella Lawson, Dawn French and Megan Gale.
  • She disclosed the diagnosis in May after an incidental breast screening finding and accepted a Logies Hall of Fame honor in August via a pre-taped speech.