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Louis-Dreyfus, 56, who plays foul-mouthed
fictitious former U.S. President Selina Meyer on HBO's "Veep,"
said "1 in 8 women get breast cancer. Today, I'm the one," in a
short post on her social media platforms.
"The good news is that I have the most glorious group of
supportive and caring family and friends, and fantastic
insurance through my union. The bad news is that not all women
are so lucky, so let's fight all cancers and make universal
health care a reality," the actress wrote.
She did not give any further details of her health status.
Time Warner's HBO network said Louis-Dreyfus received the
diagnosis a day after the Emmy Awards earlier this month, where
she won a record sixth consecutive Emmy for comedy actress for
her role as Meyer. The Emmys are U.S. television's highest
honor.
HBO added that her diagnosis played no part in its decision to
end "Veep" after next season, and that writers would keep
working on the final season while production would be adjusted
around the actress.
"Our love and support go out to Julia and her family at this
time. We have every confidence she will get through this with
her usual tenacity and undaunted spirit, and look forward to her
return to health and to HBO for the final season of Veep," HBO
said in a statement.
Louis-Dreyfus achieved fame in the 1990s for her role as Elaine
Benes on NBC's "Seinfeld," which also won her an Emmy.
(Reporting by Piya Sinha-Roy; Editing by Marguerita Choy and
Peter Cooney)
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