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Here are my memories of Ann Jillian, the star of 80s sitcoms like "It's a Living" and "Jennifer Slept Here" as well as an update about what she's doing these days.

God Bless Her!

Former child star Ann Jillian on becoming an ‘80s sex symbol, fighting cancer at 35: ‘I jumped right in’ (https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/ann-jillian-its-a-living-cancer-battle-former-child-star)

Ann Jillian (https://gr8erdays.com/2019/01/29/ann-jillian-the-path-of-an-80s-superstar/) has faced plenty of ups and downs during her time in Hollywood – and today, the star said she’s blessed to be a survivor.

The actress (http://comforttv.blogspot.com/2017/08/top-tv-moments-ann-jillian.html) got her start as a child star whose stage name was given to her by Walt Disney himself before starring in 1961’s "Babes in Toyland." Just a year later, she appeared in 1962’s "Gypsy" alongside Natalie Wood and Rosalind Russell. Jillian successfully grew up in the public eye and went on to star in the TV series "It’s a Living" from 1980 until 1986. In 1985, Jillian was faced with a cancer diagnosis at age 35, which she fought – and won.

At age 71, Jillian is still keeping busy. Most recently, she supported her pal Ruta Lee at The Hollywood Museum, which recently reopened to the public. Lee celebrated the release of her memoir, titled "Consider Your A—Kissed."

Jillian spoke to Fox News about meeting Disney, becoming a sex symbol as an adult, facing cancer, as well as the biggest lesson she learned from Bob Hope.

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▬Contents of this video▬

00:00 - Intro
00:52 - Ann Jillian’s friendship with Ruta Lee
01:50 - Ann Jillian opened up about Walt Disney giving her a stage name
02:40 - Ann Jillian wasn’t bothered by being viewed as a sex symbol
03:48 - Ann Jillian was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 35
05:10 - Ann Jillian learned an important lesson from Bob Hope
06:28 - Outro

Golden Globe winner Ann Jillian left Hollywood at her peak for motherhood: ‘Something is going to suffer’ (https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/golden-globe-winner-ann-jillian-170055864.html)

Ann Jillian says she left Hollywood after becoming a mom at 42, calling motherhood the most important role she ever had to play in her lifetime.