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‘The Office’ star Lucy Davis “in shock” from “overwhelming” response to cancer announcement
The actor shared her diagnosis on August 11
Lucy Davis has thanked fans for the outpouring of support since she revealed she has terminal cancer.
On August 11 the actor, best known for TV sitcom The Office and films such as Wonder Woman, shared on Instagram that she has been diagnosed with “incurable” breast cancer, but is determined to live in “as fun a way as I possibly can”.
The post prompted thousands of comments and messages of support from fans and collaborators, including The US Office star Jenna Fischer, who played a version of Davis’ character Dawn (renamed Pam) in the American version.
In a new post, shared today (August 14), Davis took time to appreciate the reaction her diagnosis had received. “Ok, so the last two days have been utterly overwhelming, in that I had ZERO idea my cancer post would have the attention it did,” she said. “Truly, I am in shock.”
“That said…. THANK YOU to everyone for the tremendous amount of kindness and support you have sent me. Good grief it was emotional!” she continued. “I am trying to go thru all the comments on my post – and I’ll get there! Just give me a bit of time.”
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She then joked: “Also, to the couple of people who slightly misread the news and commented R.I.P., you’ll be delighted to know I am still alive – hurrah! So, to lighten things up, here’s a video of my first (and last) skate boarding lesson, from @malachibarton It was a few years ago but still something that cracks me up when I realized I have no sporting ability whatsoever”
The post shows a video of her laughing as she learns to skateboard with Malachi Barton, an actor she worked with on the Disney TV show The Villains Of Valley View.
Among those reacting to Davis’ initial post were The Office creator Ricky Gervais and current head of DC Studios James Gunn, who both offered heart emojis in support. Director Edgar Wright, who worked with the actor on Shaun Of The Dead, wrote: “Love you Lucy. Always. See you very soon.”
This year marked the 25th anniversary of The Office, with Martin Freeman and Mackenzie Crook reuniting for a BBC retrospective special last month.
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Lucy Davis has thanked fans for the outpouring of support since she revealed she has terminal cancer.
On August 11 the actor, best known for TV sitcom The Office and films such as Wonder Woman, shared on Instagram that she has been diagnosed with “incurable” breast cancer, but is determined to live in “as fun a way as I possibly can”.
The post prompted thousands of comments and messages of support from fans and collaborators, including The US Office star Jenna Fischer, who played a version of Davis’ character Dawn (renamed Pam) in the American version.
In a new post, shared today (August 14), Davis took time to appreciate the reaction her diagnosis had received. “Ok, so the last two days have been utterly overwhelming, in that I had ZERO idea my cancer post would have the attention it did,” she said. “Truly, I am in shock.”
“That said…. THANK YOU to everyone for the tremendous amount of kindness and support you have sent me. Good grief it was emotional!” she continued. “I am trying to go thru all the comments on my post – and I’ll get there! Just give me a bit of time.”
View this post on Instagram
She then joked: “Also, to the couple of people who slightly misread the news and commented R.I.P., you’ll be delighted to know I am still alive – hurrah! So, to lighten things up, here’s a video of my first (and last) skate boarding lesson, from @malachibarton It was a few years ago but still something that cracks me up when I realized I have no sporting ability whatsoever”
The post shows a video of her laughing as she learns to skateboard with Malachi Barton, an actor she worked with on the Disney TV show The Villains Of Valley View.
Among those reacting to Davis’ initial post were The Office creator Ricky Gervais and current head of DC Studios James Gunn, who both offered heart emojis in support. Director Edgar Wright, who worked with the actor on Shaun Of The Dead, wrote: “Love you Lucy. Always. See you very soon.”
This year marked the 25th anniversary of The Office, with Martin Freeman and Mackenzie Crook reuniting for a BBC retrospective special last month.
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