Susan Sullivan reveals lung cancer diagnosis: ‘Falcon Crest’, ‘Castle’ and ‘Dharma & Greg’ alum undergo surgery

Susan Sullivan, known for her roles in soap operas such as Falcon Crest, A world of its own And Another worldShe recently opened up about her health and revealed that she was diagnosed with lung cancer.

The actress shared a post on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, with a picture in the hospital with oxygen tanks.

“You have to prepare with humor and hope for life’s surprising little twists and turns. Here we go,” she wrote in the post.

A day later, Sullivan updated her followers on her health, sharing that she underwent surgery and said it was a “successful” operation.

“Thank you for all the kind comments and concerns. I had lung cancer. The operation was successful. The healing process is a struggle. Thank you, I’m glad you’re here!” she wrote.

Sullivan had a successful television career, starring in the ABC soap opera A world of its own 1970 starring Nancy Condon. She would continue with NBC daytime Another world in 1971, where she played Lenore Moor Curtin Delaney in over 220 episodes.

After her day job, Sullivan went on to land roles on shows like Slap, McMillan and wife, Petrocelli, Barnaby Jones And Kojak. In 1977, she played a regular role in the series with Maggie Porter Richa Man, Poor Man Book II.

The following year, Sullivan was recognized for her role as Dr. Nominated for the Primetime Emmys in the category of Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Julie Farr out Julie Farr, Managing Director

Sullivan would then play the lead role This is a life 1980 for ABC, followed by a recurring role in The George Carlin Show in 1994 and The Monroes in 1995.

In 1997, she was part of the cast of Dharma and Greg plays the role of Kitty Montgomery. Sullivan would become a series regular Close as Martha Rodgers and more recently a recurring role in it The Kominsky Method And Last man standing.