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JamesG · 08-28-2013, 04:16 PM

Valerie Harper "Dancing with the Stars" Despite Terminal Brain Cancer
by TMZ Staff
8/28/13

Valerie Harper -- whom doctors gave three months to live back in March due to her terminal brain cancer -- hasn't just defied medicine by staying alive ... she's signed on to "Dancing with the Stars"!

As we reported, 74-year-old Harper -- famous for playing the role of Rhoda on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" -- announced she had been diagnosed with leptomeningeal carcinomatosis, a rare form of cancer in which cancer cells spread into the membrane surrounding the brain.

Doctors gave her roughly until June to live ... but it's already August, and we've learned she's doing so well she is set to appear on the upcoming season of "Dancing", an extremely physically-demanding reality show.

We're told Valerie and her partner Tristan have already been practicing for two days, and she's surprisingly good. Our sources say she's completely self-sufficient and doesn't need any special assistance ... at least so far.

TMZ broke the story ... Leah Remini will also be on the next season, as well as Snooki, Elizabeth Berkley, Amber Riley, and Christina Milian.

http://www.tmz.com/2013/08/28/valeri...-brain-cancer/

LittleRickyII · 08-29-2013, 12:50 PM

My name is Rhoda Morgenstern. I was born in the Bronx, New York, in December 1941. More than 70 years later I would be diagnosed with incurable brain cancer and given three months to live, but half a year later, instead of planning to die, I’d be considering going on Dancing with the Stars. People used to think I was insecure, but not anymore!

Marvo301 · 08-29-2013, 01:34 PM

My admiration and respect for Valerie Harper just continue to grow!!

McGillicuddy · 08-29-2013, 08:07 PM

I heard it was a rumor, but now it's official! She's amazing!

This makes the second MTM cast member following Cloris Leachman. Maybe Betty White will be next.

catlover79 · 09-02-2013, 10:26 AM

Go Val!!! She is nothing if not a walking miracle.

JMFabiano524 · 09-16-2013, 11:57 AM

You know I will be watching and supporting her! I hope she'll be all right, I know she's doing better and is positive about this, but she is still poorly so I hope she holds up well.

McGillicuddy · 09-16-2013, 10:05 PM

Valerie rocked it on DWTS tonight!

catlover79 · 09-17-2013, 11:47 AM

That's awesome. Much love to Val!!

Marvo301 · 09-17-2013, 01:47 PM

I'm just reading I Rhoda and found out that Valerie got her start in show business as a dancer and that dancing was her first love. No wonder she's rocking DWTS!! Go Val!!

08-28-2013, 04:16 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,117	TMZ: Valerie Harper Joins "Dancing With the Stars" *Valerie Harper "Dancing with the Stars" Despite Terminal Brain Cancer* by TMZ Staff 8/28/13 Valerie Harper -- whom doctors gave three months to live back in March due to her terminal brain cancer -- hasn't just defied medicine by staying alive ... she's signed on to "Dancing with the Stars"! As we reported, 74-year-old Harper -- famous for playing the role of Rhoda on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" -- announced she had been diagnosed with leptomeningeal carcinomatosis, a rare form of cancer in which cancer cells spread into the membrane surrounding the brain. Doctors gave her roughly until June to live ... but it's already August, and we've learned she's doing so well she is set to appear on the upcoming season of "Dancing", an extremely physically-demanding reality show. We're told Valerie and her partner Tristan have already been practicing for two days, and she's surprisingly good. Our sources say she's completely self-sufficient and doesn't need any special assistance ... at least so far. TMZ broke the story ... Leah Remini will also be on the next season, as well as Snooki, Elizabeth Berkley, Amber Riley, and Christina Milian. http://www.tmz.com/2013/08/28/valeri...-brain-cancer/ Attached Images

08-29-2013, 01:34 PM	#3
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,453	My admiration and respect for Valerie Harper just continue to grow!!
	__________________ Only a life lived for others is worth living. Albert Einstein A life isn't worth living unless it has impact on other lives. Jackie Robinson Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man. Benjamin Franklin

09-02-2013, 10:26 AM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Go Val!!! She is nothing if not a walking miracle.
	__________________ "Jesus loves you and He approves this message." "I'm alive. I'm feeling good. I'm trying to live every moment as much as I can." - Valerie Harper, March 2013

08-29-2013, 12:50 PM	#2
LittleRickyII Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 22, 2009 Location: California Posts: 2,246	My name is Rhoda Morgenstern. I was born in the Bronx, New York, in December 1941. More than 70 years later I would be diagnosed with incurable brain cancer and given three months to live, but half a year later, instead of planning to die, I’d be considering going on Dancing with the Stars. People used to think I was insecure, but not anymore!

08-29-2013, 08:07 PM	#4
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	I heard it was a rumor, but now it's official! She's amazing! This makes the second MTM cast member following Cloris Leachman. Maybe Betty White will be next.

09-16-2013, 11:57 AM	#6
JMFabiano524 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 04, 2002 Posts: 525	You know I will be watching and supporting her! I hope she'll be all right, I know she's doing better and is positive about this, but she is still poorly so I hope she holds up well.

09-16-2013, 10:05 PM	#7
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	Valerie rocked it on DWTS tonight!

09-17-2013, 11:47 AM	#8
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	That's awesome. Much love to Val!!

09-17-2013, 01:47 PM	#9
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,453	I'm just reading I Rhoda and found out that Valerie got her start in show business as a dancer and that dancing was her first love. No wonder she's rocking DWTS!! Go Val!!