[Faline]

Oscar-winning actress Kathy Bates has revealed she has had a double mastectomy.

The Misery star was diagnosed with breast cancer two months ago.

Bates tweeted the news of her illness, saying: "Sorry for the long silence.

"I was diagnosed with breast cancer two months ago and am recovering from a double mastectomy."

In a separate post, she said she does not miss her breasts as much as Harry's Law, her NBC law drama that was cancelled last May.

The 64-year-old won a Best Actress Oscar in 1991 for Misery, and this year is nominated for two Emmys: for Harry's Law and for her guest appearance on Two and a Half Men.

The actress revealed three years ago she had overcome ovarian cancer, after it was diagnosed in 2003.

"My family calls me Kat because I always land on my feet and thankfully this is no exception," Bates said.

"I'm looking forward to getting back to work doing what I love to do."

[knuggy]

tough lady

[Faline]

Originally Posted by knuggy ↗

tough lady

Indeed lol


Love that film, top actress, i wish her a speedy recovery. To overcome ovarian cancer and now this. Hats off.

[mengala]

Wow dare i say if she had a hint of being a woman before, it's gone now.

[DiamondSmiles]

To quote her boss to her in, "Dolores Claiborne", Sometimes being a bitch is all a woman has left.

I wish her a speedy recovery! She plays a great nut!

[Megamel29]

I love her, especially in Fried Green Tomatoes. She's a fighter.

[Pyramid_Head]

I'm a big fan of her. She was epic in Misery...glad to hear she is being very positive.

[DiamondSmiles]

I love the words and names she used in, "Misery".

You cockadoodies!

[Oswald2001]

Very talented actress and, reportedly, a fine human being.

Hope she is doing well now.

[Darkest Angel]

Originally Posted by diamondsmiles ↗

I love the words and names she used in, "Misery".

You cockadoodies!

"U dirty bird"