Bonnie Franklin diagnosed with cancer
(ETonline) Bonnie Franklin -- star of the long-running '70s-'80s sitcom One Day at a Time -- has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
A family spokesman told ET in a statement on Monday: "Actress Bonnie Franklin has been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer and is currently undergoing treatment." The statement adds that the star is "continuing with her normal schedule."
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"She and her family remain extremely positive and thank everyone for their support and concern. Respect for her privacy is greatly appreciated," the statement said.
One Day at a Time starred Franklin as a divorced mother bringing up her two teenage daughters -- played by Valerie Bertinelli and Mackenzie Phillips. After hearing the news, Phillips tweeted a message of support. "Sending out love and sweet prayers to my 'mom'. The incomparable Bonnie Franklin."
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- We will include her in our prayers. Hers was a truly great show. Why can't cable bring it back, along with so many other great shows of the 70s, 80s, 90s. All we see over & over is Sex In The City, That 70s Show, Everybody Loves Raymond, Old Christine, etc. They show these so many times, I know the plot as soon as I see the show title. I just got a CD of the old Murphy Brown shows. I saw all these shows > 20 years ago, but seeing them again after so long, it was like seeing new shows. We pay a lot for cable. Can't the cable channels give us some variety, instead of Becker & Seinfield over & over?
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