
Susan Sullivan. Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic
Susan Sullivan stunned followers earlier this month after present process a thriller surgical procedure — and later revealing that she is battling most cancers.
“Life’s stunning little turns attempt to be prepared for them with humor and hope. On we go,” Sullivan, 80, wrote via X on Monday, October 16.
The Fort alum — who performed Martha Rodgers on the hit ABC present from 2009 to 2016 — shared a photograph from the hospital. Sullivan didn’t share any particulars on the time, however stood sturdy in a hospital robe, sporting a yellow face masks. She held onto an IV drip pole in a single hand and gripped an oxygen cart within the different.
At some point later, Sullivan up to date her followers on her situation and gave somewhat extra perception into her well being battle. “Thanks for all the stunning feedback and issues,” she wrote via X on Tuesday, October 17, including, “I had lung most cancers.”

The Emmy nominee confirmed that the “surgical procedure was profitable,” noting that “the therapeutic course of is a wrestle.”
Sullivan concluded her message — which featured an image of a crimson automotive driving alongside an autumn tree-filled highway — with a shout-out to her followers. “Thanks, glad you’re on the market! #associates,” she wrote.
The actress acquired an outpouring of affection from her followers, a few of which have been watching her since her cleaning soap opera days. “Ooh no 😢. Want you speedy restoration and can watch Falcon Crest at present in your honor. <3,” one fan wrote in the comments after seeing Sullivan’s hospital snap.
Sullivan made a reputation for herself as a cleaning soap star in 1970, when she started enjoying Nancy Condon on A World Aside. She went on to star in One other World from 1971 to 1975 earlier than portraying Maggie on Falcon Crest from 1981 to 1989.
Within the late ‘90s and early 2000s, Sullivan performed Kitty Montgomery on Dharma & Greg. Most lately, she gained consideration for her function as Richard Fort’s (Nathan Fillion) mother, Martha, on Fort, which ran for eight seasons.
“I hope you’ll be again to new ASAP! I’ve all the time beloved any efficiency you’ve given us,” one fan replied through X on Monday. “My favourite, might be, Fort’s Mother. She was a delight! I beloved MARTHA! I want you all the very best. 💜🏰👠💋.”


