Magda Szubanski was supported by Kylie Minogue after the update
Magda Szubanski shared the health update with her Instagram followers
A Liverpool born actor has announced she been diagnosed with cancer. Magda Szubanski was born in Merseyside in 1961 before she moved to Australia with her family.
The actor is known to fans for her role as the farmer’s wife Esme Hoggett in the 1995 movie Babe. The 64-year-old reprised her role for the 1998 sequel: Babe: Pig In The City.
Magda is also renowned for her role as Sharon Strzelecki in Australian sitcom Kath And Kim and voiced Miss Viola in Happy Feet. She has taken to Instagram to share the sad news she she has been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer.
She told her 275,000 followers: “Lovelies. Well. Some not great news. I’ve been diagnosed with stage 4 Mantle Cell Lymphoma—a rare and fast-moving blood cancer.
“It’s serious, but I’ve started one of the best treatments available (the Nordic protocol), and I’m lucky to be getting absolutely world-class care here in Melbourne.
“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.
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She added: “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.“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!
“So the take away is – get tested and listen to your body! 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.”
Magda Szubanski attends the AO Inspirational Series Lunch during the Australian Open 2020 (Image: Getty Images)
Kylie Minogue said: “Sending all love.” Dannii Minogue added: “We will see you walking down the street – everyone will be waving to you and sending long distance”
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill said: “Right there with you darling xx” TV presenter Lisa Wilkinson posted: “Sending love, strength and every ounce of joy you have given all of us over the decades, to help see you through these difficult times darling Magda.
“All of the country, and many more besides, are behind you. All my love.xxxxx.” Chef Poh Ling Yeow added: “You look beautiful as a Goog my love.
“And the Mutley laugh has me thinking you’re going to be good at this. We’re right behind you. Love you and see you soon.”