Comedic actress Kate Micucci, known for her roles, disclosed a surprising diagnosis of lung cancer despite being a non-smoker. Providing an encouraging update on her health, she shared a TikTok video after undergoing successful surgery last week, according to a report by the Independent. Micucci, 43, expressed that the surgery was successful, and she is now free from cancer. She is grateful that her doctors were able to catch the disease early, and she is happy to be out of the hospital in time for Christmas with her son.
The Big Bang Theory star, first appeared on the show for its season six premiere in 2013. She also has starred in NBC’s Four Kings, Scrubs, Until Death, Raising Hope, Steven Universe, and Malcolm in the Middle. She also has many film credits, including the movies Bart Got a Room, The Last Hurrah, and Garfunkel and Oates.
Micucci’s lung cancer diagnosis is not only a shock for her fans but it’s also a reminder of how serious lung cancer can be. It’s the second most common cause of cancer deaths for men and women, according to data from the National Cancer Institute. The disease affects the lungs and can lead to shortness of breath, chest pain, coughing blood, or wheezing. Lung cancer can be challenging to detect and is often found only when it’s too late.
Micucci is known for her comedy, but she’s also an accomplished visual artist. She grew up in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, and received an A.A. in Fine Arts from Keystone College. She later studied at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, earning a B.A. in Studio Art. Her work has been shown in various galleries across the country, and she currently lives in Los Angeles, where she works as an artist and performs her two-woman show alongside comedian Riki Lindhome.
In her TikTok video, Micucci shows a clip of herself embracing her son, and then she says, “All the reports came back — no more cancer, no follow-up treatment needed. Thank you all for your love and prayers!”
Micucci’s video was met with a flood of positive comments from fans thrilled to hear her cancer-free news. One fan wrote, “This is the best news ever! Thank you so much for sharing it.” Another user wrote, “Hell yeah!!! the power of positive thoughts!!” The actor is now looking forward to spending her holiday season with her family. Check out her full video below.