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Actress Lucy Davis, 53, reveals incurable stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis

12 August 2026 · in 80 words

Actress Lucy Davis, 53, reveals incurable stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis

Lucy Davis, who played Dawn Tinsley, disclosed on Instagram on Tuesday that she received a diagnosis of stage 4 breast cancer approximately 18 months prior. The cancer has spread to her bones, including her spine, right hip, and ribs, and is too advanced for chemotherapy. The 53-year-old actress said she is trying to live out her life as fun a way as possible.

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