‘So moving': Magda's message to fans after cancer diagnosis
'Hello, my darlings, I just wanted to say a massive thank you for all the love and support — it's just been so moving and really youse are the wind beneath my wings,' she told her 296,000 followers on Instagram.
'Thank you very much, love youse all. Sorry I can't reply. It's pretty overwhelming, but I just feel so loved up.'
The beloved Australian comedian shared on social media on Thursday that she has been diagnosed with a fast-moving blood cancer.
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'Lovelies. Well. Some not great news. I've been diagnosed with stage 4 Mantle Cell Lymphoma,' she wrote on Instagram.
'I won't sugar-coat it: it's rough. But I'm hopeful. I'm being lovingly cared for by friends and family, my medical team is brilliant, and I've never felt more held by the people around me.'
The Kath & Kim star confirmed that she has started one of the best treatments available and will be receiving world-class care in Melbourne.
'I'll be lying very low while my immune system takes a hammering, so if you see me out and about—don't hug me, kiss me, or breathe anywhere near me! Wave enthusiastically from a safe distance and know I love you madly,' she continued.
'This is an obscure cancer and was only discovered incidentally via a breast screen where they found my lymph nodes were up. TBH, I've been feeling pretty ratshit for ages. So I asked for extra bloods and - voila!
'For now, just know I'm in good hands, good spirits—but I reserve my yuman right to be a cranky old moll. Love you all, Mags'.
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The comedy legend appeared on Fast Forward before her breakout role as the netball-loving Sharon Strezlecki in the iconic TV series Kath & Kim.
Szubanski appeared in Babe as Esme Hoggett in 1995, before reprising her role in the sequel Babe: Pig in the City in 1998.
She also dabbled in animation, voicing Miss Viola in the popular cartoons Happy Feet and Happy Feet Two.
Members of the Australian entertainment industry were quick to share their support and well wishes for an icon many have looked up to.
'Lots of love and support to you beautiful one,' fellow comedian Rove McManus commented on Szubanski's Instagram post.
Model and actress Megan Gale wrote, 'Sending an abundance of love, hugs and strength your way Magda.'
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