US actress Christina Applegate has breast cancer
US comedy actress Christina Applegate suffering from breast cancer, publicists confirm
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Sunday, 03, Aug 2008 10:50
American comedy actress Christina Applegate is suffering from breast cancer, it has been announced.
Representatives issued a statement confirming the early form of breast cancer following stateside media reports last night.
The 36-year-old is expected to make a full recovery.
"Christina Applegate was diagnosed with an early form of breast cancer," the statement read.
"Benefiting from early detection through a doctor-ordered MRI, the cancer is not life threatening."
"Following the recommended treatment of her doctors and will have a full recovery."
Applegate, who made her name on Fox's breakthrough show Married... with Children as blonde teenager Kelly Bundy, had already agreed to star in a cancer benefit on several US networks in September before her condition was revealed.
She is currently starring in ABC's amnesia comedy Samantha Who? following co-star and guest appearances in Will Ferrell's Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and sitcom Friends.