I couldn't believe it," Dame Julie said. Brave:The actress publicly revealed her cancer ordeal in February during an interview with Victoria Derbyshire. Why Shannen Doherty Kept Cancer News a Secret: People Look at You Like Youre Dead Man Walking, Randy Gonzalez, Dad of TikTok Duo Enkyboys, Dies of Colon Cancer at 35, Toronto Woman Promotes Ostomy Bag Awareness: 'I'm Not Defined by It', Taylor Dayne Reveals 'Dark' Battle with Colon Cancer: 'This Has Challenged Me Mentally, Emotionally', 21-Year-Old Woman Died of Rare Bone Cancer After Being Told a Lump Was 'Nothing to Worry About', 'Abbott Elementary' 's Tyler James Williams Details Crohn's Disease Struggle: My Body 'Crashed', College Student Diagnosed with Cancer After Doctors Dismissed Her: 'People Need to Speak Up for Themselves', Al Roker Opens Up About His Health Crisis: 'I Am Blessed to Be Alive', These Families Enjoyed a Week-Long 'Break from Cancer' at Lakeside Resort: See the Touching Photos, Who Is Katie Couric's Husband? She is the third to survive birth out of five children. 'Harry Potter' star Julie Walters has been forced to quit Channel 4 drama 'Truelove' due to poor health, with Lindsay Duncan replacing her on the show. I didnt want to upset people around me. She was given the all-clear not long after her sixth birthday. I'm a vet, and here are five dog breeds most prone to cancer - including Golden Retrievers and Rottweilers. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. READ MORE:Supplements: Three 'cholesterol-lowering supplements' - how to reduce high cholesterol, But there was also an element of going, I don't have to do any more work. 3-min read. Asked if she thought The Secret Garden could be her last film, she said it was possible. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Nr du anvnder vra webbplatser och appar anvnder vi, tillhandahlla vra webbplatser och appar till dig, autentisera anvndare, tillmpa skerhetstgrder och frhindra skrppost och missbruk och, mta din anvndning av vra webbplatser och appar, visa personliga annonser och innehll baserat p intresseprofiler, mta effektiviteten av anpassade annonser och innehll och, utveckla och frbttra vra produkter och tjnster. I still find it a bit hard to be honest. "I adore the character of Phil - smart, funny and hard-edge, how often does one have the chance at my tender age to play a leading lady in a TV drama?". DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. Victoria Derbyshire's full interview with Dame Julie can be viewed in the UK here. 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Molly is the mother of seven children, including Ron Weasley, who becomes Harry Potters best friend. In the summer of 1984, Barbara Walters did not report a very big story her 15-year-old daughter Jackie, was missing. In a statement, the Harry Potter star said: "I had basically withdrawn from acting and wasnt sure that anything could tempt me back but then I read Truelove. So I then worried about him, more than [me]. In April 2016, Dame Julie's close friend, the comedian, singer and writer Victoria Wood died after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. I couldn't say the word 'cancer' to her," Walters said. Fortunately, aside from that incident, Jacqueline seems to have been able to stay sober for years. But I needed something to stop me.. ", But she said there were moments - especially waiting for surgery - when she thought: "Well, I may not come round from the anaesthetic.". Dame Julie's character, Phil, was set to be an ex-police officer who was now enjoying her life in retirement after reconnecting with her childhood sweetheart at a funeral. The NHS explains that despite the success of treatments, getting a complete cure is not always possible, with individuals sometimes at risk of the cancer returning at a later stage. City of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Most people with these symptoms do not have bowel cancer, but the NHS advice is to see your GP if you have one or more of the symptoms and they have persisted for more than four weeks. Walters did not announce her illness to the public until February 2020, when she said in an interview withVictoria Derbyshirethat she would be taking a step back from acting, particularly from large and demanding film roles. Business; Politics; Military; Elections; Law; Immigration; Technology. Julie herself underwent a CT scan after being referred to a gastric surgeon and, while she was on set filming her upcoming film The Secret Garden, received a phone call asking her to see the specialist who told her it might be cancer. "I was due to do two big series and there were two films. Express. Walters trained as a student nurse at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham when she was 18. EXCLUSIVE: Florence Pugh's father is threatened with 2,500 fine as he goes to war with council over Oxford Do not sell or share my personal information. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Referring to the stigma of being examined by a doctor, she said: "Your bowel is part of your digestive system, it's just what digests your food. Dame Julie Walters has pulled out of Channel 4's Truelove due to ill health, she has confirmed.. The Educating Rita star, now 70, was Julie was referred to a gastric surgeon and underwent a CT scan after she had been suffering with stomach pain, heartburn and vomiting. Oh my God!' I told her I needed to have my appendix removed because there was a problem. "It's very stressful. Julie revealed she had secretly beaten cancer in an emotional interview back in February. Prince Andrew has 'offered to manage prestigious Royal estates including Balmoral but King Charles has told him there's no chance of that happening,' insiders claim, Isabel Oakeshott receives 'menacing' message from Matt Hancock, Insane moment river of rocks falls onto Malibu Canyon in CA, Mom who lost both sons to fentanyl blasts laughing Biden, Pavement where disabled woman gestured at cyclist before fatal crash, Pro-Ukrainian drone lands on Russian spy planes exposing location, 'Buster is next!' Our main focus is to keep you informed and updated with the latest trending issues. Moreover, the film is based on the songs of the pop group ABBA, with additional music composed by ABBA member Benny Andersson. Secret:Dame Julie Walters has revealed she kept her bowel cancer battle so secret that she did not even tell her daughter until she was in remission. WALES TODAY: Powerful drama was a nightmare for Julie. 'Harry Potter' star Julie Walters has been forced to quit Channel 4 drama 'Truelove' due to poor health, with Lindsay Duncan replacing her on the show. Walters stands at a height of 5 ft 3 in (Approx 1.60 m). Dame Julie Walters is 69 years old. Dame Julie Walters has been forced to leave the cast of the forthcoming Channel 4 drama Truelove, due to ill health. Doctors were able to conclude that the actress had cancer after finding an abnormality within her intestine. I didnt want to have to talk about it until Id processed it myself. Julie Walters Kept Cancer Secret from Her Daughter - PEOPLE.com I can actually get off this treadmill., Because I had been working really hard and it seemed like a big excuse not to do anything. Of course it was frightening, but Grant was with me every step. However, she did not announce her illness to the public until February 2020. Maisie Maes mother, Julie is an English actress, author, and comedian. It's not good for me.. You may also be unable to empty your bowels or pass wind. Smiling, she said she was now she was "really well", adding: "I've just had a scan, and I know that [I'm] clear.". Looking for more TV recommendations and discussion? Some 95% of new cases are diagnosed in people over the age of 50. The actress said she had first The actress, 70, said she couldnt bear the thought of her only child Maisie, 31, knowing what she was going through so told her she was going to have her appendix out. Walters also appeared in The Harry Hill Movie, Paddington and its 2017 sequel, Brooklyn, Film Stars Dont Die in Liverpool, and Mary Poppins Returns. Julie Walters has pulled out of a TV series due to "severe back pain". Maisie Mae Roffey is the daughter of Julie Walters and her husband, Grant Roffey. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. Julie revealed she has been diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer and that her next film, The Secret Garden, could be her last. And I just didn't have to do any of it. "Subsequently, Julie has decided to step back from the project to focus on her recovery and recuperation, and so will not be returning to the role of Phil. I had some symptoms and not the others, she said. 'I was still thinking, 'That's ridiculous, he must have made a mistake'. Julie's birth was I wanted to keep it small. Here We Go Again, citing a ruptured hernia. It is not clear whether this is related to her decision to withdraw from production. Speaking to The Times Saturday Review, Walters reflected on her diagnosis and what was going through her mind. Single mother faces 170 parking fine after overstaying at McDonald's for just 14 minutes while she treated her children to meal, Man had sex with his wife on bollard in protest after it had been erected by neighbour to stop him parking his campervan in her space, Do YOU know your Adam and Eve from your Ruby Murray? Think of that. Julie said: 'I had some symptoms and not the others. Strictly's Karen Hauer teases future judging role, Creed 3 star talks building intimacy with co-star, EastEnders reveals big twist in Eve and Suki story, Emmerdale star shares future of Paddy's dark story, Sims 4 Growing Together 28% off in pre-order deal, Pierce Brosnan gives hopeful update on Mamma Mia 3, Mamma Mia! Build: slim Height: 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) Weight: 56 kg (123.5 lbs) Hair color: gray Eye color: dark brown Distinctive features: short hairstyle, pointed chin, deep set eyes Interests Reading, traveling Politicians James Callaghan Writers She has also been nominated for an Academy Award: once for Best Actress and once for Best Supporting Actress. Additionally, she is a lifelong supporter of West Bromwich Albion Football Club and patron of the domestic violence survivors charity Womens Aid. "It was only a couple of days later I thought, I feel exhausted, and a bit low actually.". However, she left nursing and went on to study acting at the newly-established Manchester Polytechnic School of Theatre. I wanted to keep it small. The actress has previously opened up about her health struggles over the years, explaining to BBC's Victoria Derbyshire that she had suffered from bowel cancer. "I told (Maisie) I needed to have my appendix removed because there was a problem. Julie Walters quits Channel 4 drama Truelove due to ill health,Julie Walters has been forced to leave the cast of the forthcoming Channel 4 drama Truelove, due to ill health. Walters holds British nationality and her parents are Thomas Walters, an English builder and decorator, and Mary Bridget, an Irish Catholic postal clerk from County Mayo. Get all latest content delivered to your email a few times a month. star said. Maisie is 33 years of age as of 2021. Here We Go Again. Single mother faces 170 parking fine after overstaying at McDonald's for just 14 minutes while she treated Man had sex with his wife on bollard in protest after it had been erected by neighbour to stop him parking What will the next pandemic be? The actress, who is We asked the experts - and their answers will terrify you Public Service Announcement, do NOT watch these ads! I can actually get off this treadmill.' She had surgery and chemotherapy following her diagnosis and was given the all clear. Welcome to the Coronation! The actress is now recovered, saying in the February interview that she just had a scan and I know that [Im] clear..