Susan Sullivan has been a power house in the entertainment world for many years, captivating viewers with her extraordinary talent and iconic roles in popular television shows like Castle and Falcon Crest. But despite her career achievements, the actress has had to overcome some personal obstacles, such as a valiant fight against non-small cell lung cancer. Fortunately, she recovered from the terrifying disease in 2023 following a successful operation.
Sadly, Sullivan’s health has taken yet another difficult turn. The actress, who is now 82 years old, has courageously decided to use social media to disclose her latest health problem with her devoted fans.
Susan Sullivan is now battling lymphoma
What I struggle with health wise, lung cancer and now lymphoma has deepened my compassion for others. #life pic.twitter.com/r0djLpXO7n
— Susan Sullivan (@realssullivan) January 20, 2025
In a recent X post, Sullivan shared updates about her health. She uploaded a photo of herself undergoing an infusion treatment, with her head resting wearily on her hand. In the caption accompanying the photo, the actress revealed the shocking news that she is currently battling lymphoma, a type of cancer that affects the immune system, although she didn’t disclose the specifics about the type of lymphoma.
The Dharma & Greg actress also explained that her experience with Lymphoma, coupled with her previous lung cancer battle, has had a profound impact on her perspective on life, especially about being compassionate to others.
Fans react to Susan Sullivan’s heartbreaking health update
Following her post, Sullivan has received overwhelming love, support, and encouragement from fans and well-wishers. Some of her admirers have taken to the post’s comment section to praise the actress for the exceptional courage she displayed in the face of such a frightening diagnosis. They also appreciated her continued honesty and transparency about her new health concerns.
Some others also extended their best wishes for her treatment and complete recovery.“I hope the recovery would be possible in your case. Anyway, my thoughts are with you,” a fan wrote.