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Penny Marshall Battling Brain Cancer?
By Audrey Morrison
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:02:11 GMT
Whether you know her as Laverne DeFazio of “Laverne & Shirley” or as the gifted director of box-office hits like “Big” and “A League of Their Own,” Penny Marshall has been a part of our lives since the ’70s. But now comes the shocking news that Marshall is reportedly battling for her life after being diagnosed with a brain tumor, according to the National Enquirer. It was also discovered that the 66-year-old had a tumor on her liver.
She began to feel ill after flying from Los Angeles to New York to watch the Yankees in the Major League Baseball playoffs.
"After the flight, Penny felt so sick that she needed to see a doctor," a source close to Marshall’s family told the tabloid. "She was vomiting and thought it might be the flu.”
The unnamed source goes on to tell of the unfortunate news Marshall received after seeking the expert opinion of doctor.
"She got the shock of her life when the doctors told her she had a tumor on both her brain and her liver,” the source added.
It is believed that Penny secretly underwent brain surgery at a New York hospital on Oct. 30.
Here’s hoping the Enquirer is wrong this time, but, in case it isn’t, our thoughts are with Penny and her family.
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"A League of Their Own" is a CLASSIC sports movie that will live FOREVER in my eyes. Penny Marshall is a national treasure, as is her brother.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:58:24 GMT | jjorgs
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I hope that for Penny, the news is NOT true, but if it is, we'll all pray and wish for the best. It's so scary, because it seems that a lot of people are contracting brain cancer this year.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:40:56 GMT | Bourdon16
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I read this today and pray that not a bit of it is true. I do know though that sometimes even when the sleaziest of tabloids begin spreading something, that sometimes it does have at least SOME amount of validity. I have always loved Penny, and "Laverne & Shirley" has, and always will be a favorite. God bless you always Penny.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:23:46 GMT | LOVEMYLOGAN
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We have lost so many celebs this year and I hope Penny will overcome this illness and be around for many more years. Lavern and Shirley was my favorite for as long as it was on tv. Big was my favorite film. God bless you Penny. You are in my prayers and thoughts.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:59:26 GMT | sagerider72
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I dont know what to believe !Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:14:24 GMT | FORMERBRITNEYFAN2007
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Whether or not this is true, Penny Marshall is a talented individual who has done no harm and we should all wish her our best whatever the current situation.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:07:40 GMT | rumor
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I don't put much stock into anything National Enquirer says. She says she doesn't have it and she ought to know.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:06:14 GMT | carol50
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I hope this is not true...Penny Marshall has always been a class act in all she has done in the entertainment business...I hope she is fine and that the ENQUIRER is wrong again..Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:31:19 GMT | cat1100
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I hope this one time the inquirer has written a lie.This brain tumor seems that people are getting them more and more. Cancer, Brain tumor,Aids. Penny my prayers are with you and yours. GOD BLESS AND GOD WILLING AND IT'S NOT THE TRUTH.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:01:34 GMT | memett
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What I would like to know,actually it isn't really any of my business or anyone elses',does/did she smoke ??With many tumors it's cause by life style or second hand smoke.
I lost a dear man whom also had a brain tumor,who had to put up with second hand smoke.
The Enquirer is just a gossip magazine,but they are not always wrong.They probably have reporters stationed at all area hospitals to see who is coming and going.
Did not care for her films.
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:31:57 GMT | starshine
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Hang tough Penny...Best wishes for a recovery.M. Spillane
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:13:22 GMT | mms1961
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its up to god now to save her .we can only pray for her to get well she gave us a lot of good times now we have to give some backThu, 05 Nov 2009 20:42:56 GMT | merbenz
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Is a great actor and knows the movies Her brother is one too Jesus VazquezSun, 08 Nov 2009 10:15:14 GMT | blazer266