Valerie Harper Announces Brain Cancer - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Leigh Ann · 03-06-2013, 10:44 AM

It was announced on the Today Show this morning that Valerie Harper has brain cancer.

Story here: http://todayentertainment.today.com/...in-cancer?lite. Wishing all the love in the world to her.

JMFabiano524 · 03-06-2013, 01:26 PM

My heart is breaking...is there a way to write to her?

cleverfun3000 · 03-06-2013, 01:59 PM

One by one by one by one the sitcoms stars of the 70's are leaving us. It's so very sad.

cleverfun3000 · 03-06-2013, 02:19 PM

We Love You, Valerie!

Marvo301 · 03-06-2013, 02:37 PM

I recently rewatched the first two seasons of TMTMS (on DVD's checked out from the Library). I was reminded of how the Rhoda character was so vital to the show. And not just because of how the role was written but because of Valerie's performance in the role. My thoughts and prayers are with her.

jayman75 · 03-06-2013, 02:58 PM

Take a moment to watch this clip, from January 21, 2013

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/vale...rhoda-18271039

This is just a few days after Valerie's reported diagnosis. Notice that when Mary mentions "doing well" and the book tour Valerie becomes very emotional.

Such a sad situation... I hope her days are filled with great things.

JMFabiano524 · 03-06-2013, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cleverfun3000

One by one by one by one the sitcoms stars of the 70's are leaving us. It's so very sad.

I know...and this year and a half has been especially bad. I grew up with many of these people through reruns, first-runs, then later DVDs, and I always thought they'd be around forever and I'd always have a safe spot in the world. Which we are in DESPERATE need of in these times. It's sobering when reality wakes us up.

P.S. I ask again, is there a way to write her? I am begging...

HuntingtonM15 · 03-06-2013, 08:07 PM

This is such heartbreaking news. I feel so horribly for her and her family.

HuntingtonM15 · 03-06-2013, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JMFabiano524

P.S. I ask again, is there a way to write her? I am begging...

I can try to locate one for you. Are you wanting to send her a card?

Mr. Television · 03-06-2013, 08:13 PM

First Bonnie Franklin and now Valerie. It's true. Most of the tv stars that I grew up with are dying.

I'm very sorry to hear about Valerie. My prayers are with her.

Mr. Television · 03-06-2013, 08:20 PM

http://tv.yahoo.com/news/jason-batem...162100555.html

Stars React to Valerie Harper's Cancer Diagnosis

Following the news today that Valerie Harper was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, actor Jason Bateman and other stars have spoken out with personal messages of support.

"Valerie is someone that I've learned a great deal from. Not just comedically, but also in her ability to put whomever approached her, or worked with her, completely at ease with a laugh, and an energy that's intoxicating," Bateman told ET in a statement. "My thoughts and love go out to her and her family," added the Identity Thief star, who played Harper's son on the 1980s sitcom Valerie.

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Also reacting to the news was Ed Asner, who co-starred with Harper, 73, in the 1970s sitcom The Mary Tyler Moore Show. "Valerie Harper is a century plan and I have come to know her much better in my latter years and have every confidence in the world that she will shock the hell out of us and survive to keep functioning as the great talent and human that she is," he told ET.

Hot in Cleveland star Betty White also reacted with her own heartfelt message to Harper, who co-starred with White on The Mary Tyler Moore Show. "Here I go wheezing on at 91 years old and this beautiful, beautiful lady is facing something far too soon. We all love her so much, and we are going to make the most of every second we can," White said.

TV icon Mary Tyler Moore also weighed in on Harper's diagnosis, saying she was "devastated" by the shocking news. "Valerie has given so much joy, laughter and love to the world. I join her fans and send much love and positive thoughts to her and her family during this difficult time," Moore said.

The 76-year-old actress -- who herself underwent surgery in 2011 for a benign tumor in her head -- lauded her Mary Tyler Moore Show co-star and friend. "Valerie has given so much joy, laughter and love to the world," Moore said, according to a statement published by People.com. "I join her fans and send much love and positive thoughts to her and her family during this difficult time."

One day before going public with her diagnosis in People, Harper called Moore to share the news. After small talk, "She said, 'What's up?'" Harper told the magazine. "I said, 'It's incurable cancer.' She said, 'Val, I'm so sorry.'"

Ohio8 · 03-06-2013, 08:52 PM

JMFabiano524 · 03-07-2013, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by HuntingtonM15

I can try to locate one for you. Are you wanting to send her a card?

Oh, yes please...

LittleRickyII · 03-07-2013, 02:11 AM

This news just breaks my heart. I've been entertained by Valerie Harper for over 40 years and she's always been so vibrant, the thought of losing her never occurred to me. This should be a reminder to us all that what you see on the outside does not necessarily reflect what's going on on the inside. Valerie Harper has always looked fantastic, even now. But that beautiful outward appearance belies what's been happening inside her body. No matter how wonderful and healthy you may look, you still need to go to the doctor. That's not to say she wasn't doing that; I'm just saying we need to always make our best effort to know what's happening inside and outside of our bodies. It's awful to lose people we care about too soon, and it's certainly too soon to not have this beautiful woman in our world.

PGood97041 · 03-07-2013, 04:22 AM

My thoughts and prayers go out to Valerie and her family.

Her talent and personality helped make The Mary Tyler Moore Show the great sitcom that it was, and she is truly a special person.

Let's hope Ed Asner's scenario comes true.

03-06-2013, 10:44 AM	#1
Leigh Ann Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2002 Posts: 2,189	Valerie Harper Announces Brain Cancer It was announced on the Today Show this morning that Valerie Harper has brain cancer. Story here: http://todayentertainment.today.com/...in-cancer?lite. Wishing all the love in the world to her.

03-06-2013, 02:37 PM	#5
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	I recently rewatched the first two seasons of TMTMS (on DVD's checked out from the Library). I was reminded of how the Rhoda character was so vital to the show. And not just because of how the role was written but because of Valerie's performance in the role. My thoughts and prayers are with her.
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Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	First Bonnie Franklin and now Valerie. It's true. Most of the tv stars that I grew up with are dying. I'm very sorry to hear about Valerie. My prayers are with her.
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JMFabiano524 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 04, 2002 Posts: 525	My heart is breaking...is there a way to write to her?

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cleverfun3000 Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 18, 2008 Location: Manhattan Posts: 1,685	One by one by one by one the sitcoms stars of the 70's are leaving us. It's so very sad.

03-06-2013, 02:19 PM	#4
cleverfun3000 Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 18, 2008 Location: Manhattan Posts: 1,685	We Love You, Valerie!

03-06-2013, 08:07 PM	#8
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	This is such heartbreaking news. I feel so horribly for her and her family.

03-06-2013, 08:20 PM	#11
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	http://tv.yahoo.com/news/jason-batem...162100555.html Stars React to Valerie Harper's Cancer Diagnosis Following the news today that Valerie Harper was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, actor Jason Bateman and other stars have spoken out with personal messages of support. "Valerie is someone that I've learned a great deal from. Not just comedically, but also in her ability to put whomever approached her, or worked with her, completely at ease with a laugh, and an energy that's intoxicating," Bateman told ET in a statement. "My thoughts and love go out to her and her family," added the Identity Thief star, who played Harper's son on the 1980s sitcom Valerie. r Also reacting to the news was Ed Asner, who co-starred with Harper, 73, in the 1970s sitcom The Mary Tyler Moore Show. "Valerie Harper is a century plan and I have come to know her much better in my latter years and have every confidence in the world that she will shock the hell out of us and survive to keep functioning as the great talent and human that she is," he told ET. Hot in Cleveland star Betty White also reacted with her own heartfelt message to Harper, who co-starred with White on The Mary Tyler Moore Show. "Here I go wheezing on at 91 years old and this beautiful, beautiful lady is facing something far too soon. We all love her so much, and we are going to make the most of every second we can," White said. TV icon Mary Tyler Moore also weighed in on Harper's diagnosis, saying she was "devastated" by the shocking news. "Valerie has given so much joy, laughter and love to the world. I join her fans and send much love and positive thoughts to her and her family during this difficult time," Moore said. The 76-year-old actress -- who herself underwent surgery in 2011 for a benign tumor in her head -- lauded her Mary Tyler Moore Show co-star and friend. "Valerie has given so much joy, laughter and love to the world," Moore said, according to a statement published by People.com. "I join her fans and send much love and positive thoughts to her and her family during this difficult time." One day before going public with her diagnosis in People, Harper called Moore to share the news. After small talk, "She said, 'What's up?'" Harper told the magazine. "I said, 'It's incurable cancer.' She said, 'Val, I'm so sorry.'"

03-07-2013, 02:11 AM	#14
LittleRickyII Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 22, 2009 Location: California Posts: 2,246	This news just breaks my heart. I've been entertained by Valerie Harper for over 40 years and she's always been so vibrant, the thought of losing her never occurred to me. This should be a reminder to us all that what you see on the outside does not necessarily reflect what's going on on the inside. Valerie Harper has always looked fantastic, even now. But that beautiful outward appearance belies what's been happening inside her body. No matter how wonderful and healthy you may look, you still need to go to the doctor. That's not to say she wasn't doing that; I'm just saying we need to always make our best effort to know what's happening inside and outside of our bodies. It's awful to lose people we care about too soon, and it's certainly too soon to not have this beautiful woman in our world.

03-07-2013, 04:22 AM	#15
PGood97041 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 03, 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 747	My thoughts and prayers go out to Valerie and her family. Her talent and personality helped make The Mary Tyler Moore Show the great sitcom that it was, and she is truly a special person. Let's hope Ed Asner's scenario comes true.