TV Star Lynda Bellingham Has Been Diagnosed With Cancer

Actress and presenter Lynda Bellingham has been diagnosed with cancer according to reports this morning.

There has been no further information about her condition but the 65-year-old will be taking some time out to concentrate on her health.

 

Lynda (far right) has been diagnosed with cancer.

In a statement, quoted by the BBC, Lynda expressed her disappointment at having to postpone a theatre tour of Kay Mellor’s A Passionate Woman while she undergoes treatment.

It read: “I’m devastated not to be able to honour my commitments to the play this year. But having toured many times before, I’m aware of the sheer stamina needed and I need to prioritise my recovery.”

 

The actress with her husband Michael Pattemore.

The mother-of-two added:  “That said, nothing’s going to stop me coming back next year, and I can’t wait to be ‘a passionate woman.’”

Lynda rose to fame in an Oxo advertisement campaign back in the 80s. Since then she has carved out a successful career including appearances on Loose Women and Strictly Come Dancing.