Charlotte Rae diagnosed with bone cancer at 91... 7 years after surviving pancreatic - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 04-28-2017, 02:39 AM

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...ne-cancer.html

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The Facts Of Life star Charlotte Rae has revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer for a second time at 91.

The veteran actress told People she has recently learned she has bone cancer.

Now, she says, she has to decide whether she wants to go through treatment like she did seven years ago when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer - or let nature take its course.

She was slated to begin treatment Thursday, People reported, but opted to postpone it while she thinks about it some more.

'About seven years ago, I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer — which is a miracle that they found it because usually it’s too late,' Rae explained.

'My mother, sister and my uncle died of pancreatic cancer. After six months of chemotherapy, I was cancer-free. I lost my hair, but I had beautiful wigs. Nobody even knew,' she said.

“So now, at the age of 91, I have to make up my mind,' she added. 'Now I have to figure out whether I want to go have treatment again to opt for life.'

Rae told the publication she is not currently in any pain and her love for life is not diminished.

'At 91, every day is a birthday,' she stated.

Rae was beloved by generations of TV audiences as housekeeper Edna Garrett on Diff'rent Strokes, and then its spin-off The Facts Of Life.

In 2015, she published a memoir The Facts Of My Life in which she detailed how she coped with the news that her husband John Strauss was gay and how she dealt with the loss of her eldest son Andrew.

gidgetgrape · 04-28-2017, 05:43 AM

God Bless Her! This breaks my heart, but Ms. Rae is a fighter and if anyone can beat it, she can.

The Daily Mail didn't quote Ms. Rae completely about her decision to have treatment. They make it sound like she may give up, but instead she said this:

“I wanted to think about it first,” she says. “I think I’m gong to go for it. The side effects were not too bad when I did it originally. I’ve had a great life, but I have so many wonderful things happening. I’d like to chose life. I’m grateful for the life I’ve already had.”

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http://people.com/celebrity/the-fact...-cancer-at-91/

MrCleveland · 04-28-2017, 11:05 AM

She did live a full life...It'd be surprising that she gets through this...

QTMcWhiskers · 05-21-2017, 07:10 PM

I wish her the best, regardless of choice.

At 91, she's also living history and then some. I'd listen to any word she has to say.

Retro4Life · 05-21-2017, 07:16 PM

Regardless of her age, I hope she fights and survives to live a full happy life for many years to come. Drives me nuts when people say, "oh, well, she has lived a long time already", as if that is what they will say when they are given a similar diagnosis at an old age.

"Ask not for whom the bell tolls...it tolls for thee"

jayman75 · 09-07-2017, 07:15 AM

Has anyone seen/read/heard a factual update on Charlotte Rae? None of the girls have posted anything on their social media... Hoping she is doing well all-considering.

mets82 · 09-07-2017, 11:11 AM

God bless her at 91. Its too bad she has to through cancer again at her age.

stevea · 09-07-2017, 05:27 PM

My heart goes out to her, whatever decision she makes.

RetroGuy2000 · 09-08-2017, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jayman75

Has anyone seen/read/heard a factual update on Charlotte Rae? None of the girls have posted anything on their social media... Hoping she is doing well all-considering.

She seemed to be doing well in late June, when she attended the Actors' Fund gala event in Los Angeles.

MA · 09-08-2017, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RetroGuy2000

She seemed to be doing well in late June, when she attended the Actors' Fund gala event in Los Angeles.

Is there a picture or a video?

RetroGuy2000 · 09-08-2017, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MikaelaArsenault

Is there a picture or a video?

There is a photo of Charlotte at the event here.

MA · 09-09-2017, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RetroGuy2000

There is a photo of Charlotte at the event here.

Thank you! She looks really good in that.

jayman75 · 09-13-2017, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RetroGuy2000

There is a photo of Charlotte at the event here.

That appears to be a wig... Hoping she is in treatment and responding well. Hang in there, Charlotte!!

Thank you for the photo link!

jayman75 · 07-07-2018, 03:03 PM

Hoping Charlotte is still,doing well... Haven't heard much in awhile...

RetroGuy2000 · 07-07-2018, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jayman75

Hoping Charlotte is still,doing well... Haven't heard much in awhile...

She was at a Hollywood charity gala last month, so it sounds as if she's able to get out still.

04-28-2017, 11:05 AM	#3
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09-07-2017, 11:11 AM	#7
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04-28-2017, 05:43 AM	#2
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,504	God Bless Her! This breaks my heart, but Ms. Rae is a fighter and if anyone can beat it, she can. The Daily Mail didn't quote Ms. Rae completely about her decision to have treatment. They make it sound like she may give up, but instead she said this: “I wanted to think about it first,” she says. “I think I’m gong to go for it. The side effects were not too bad when I did it originally. I’ve had a great life, but I have so many wonderful things happening. I’d like to chose life. I’m grateful for the life I’ve already had.” Source: http://people.com/celebrity/the-fact...-cancer-at-91/

05-21-2017, 07:10 PM	#4
QTMcWhiskers Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 06, 2017 Location: USA Posts: 124	I wish her the best, regardless of choice. At 91, she's also living history and then some. I'd listen to any word she has to say.

09-07-2017, 05:27 PM	#8
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,799	My heart goes out to her, whatever decision she makes.

07-07-2018, 03:03 PM	#14
jayman75 I Love the 80s! Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2000 Location: THE GREAT UNITED STATES Posts: 3,809	Hoping Charlotte is still,doing well... Haven't heard much in awhile...