Friday, September 29, 2017

'Veep' star discloses cancer, touts universal health care

Many people would treat a cancer diagnosis as private news, but Julia Louis-Dreyfus used hers as an activist effort.

On Thursday, the actress tweeted the news, along with a message urging support of universal health care:

Reuters reported:

Time Warner’s (TWX.N) HBO network said Louis-Dreyfus received the diagnosis a day after the Emmy Awards earlier this month, where she won a record sixth consecutive Emmy for comedy actress for her role as Meyer. The Emmys are U.S. television’s highest honor.

HBO added that her diagnosis played no part in its decision to end “Veep” after next season, and that writers would keep working on the final season while production would be adjusted around the actress.

The Hollywood Reporter wrote:

"Our love and support go out to Julia and her family at this time," the network said in a statement to THR. "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."

HBO also tweeted its support to Louis-Dreyfus:

Many celebrities, politicians, public figures and fans tweeted messages of love and support as they applauded Louis-Dreyfus for using her announcement to push for universal health care. Some Twitter users shared their own stories of battling breast cancer, as well:

CNBC reported:

Louis-Dreyfus' tweet comes days after the failure of the latest Republican health-care proposal. On Tuesday, Senate Republicans officially shelved the latest iteration of their plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare, after Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, declared her opposition to the proposal.

Louis-Dreyfus is not the only celebrity to recently speak out about universal health care.

Sen. Bill Cassidy was criticized by Jimmy Kimmel on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” after the Louisiana Republican used the late-night host’s name to advance his position on health care, but ultimately offered a bill that fell short of his promises to Kimmel.

As the political debate about health care (and other social issues) rages on, other celebrities are making statements.

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Kathy Griffin posted a series of tweets applauding Louis-Dreyfus for her decision to speak out, saying that those who some might consider “out of touch” celebrities can affect change and be powerful advocates for the causes they support:

What do you think of Louis-Dreyfus’ statement, PR Daily readers?

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