Kim Zimmer revealed her cancer diagnosis on May 16th at the event “Daytime Stands Up: A Benefit for Stand Up To Cancer – We All Have a Story,” TMZ reported.
Zimmer shared his diagnosis on “Daytime Stand Up: The Benefits of Fighting Cancer – We All Have a Story,” revealing that he was diagnosed in November 2023. She Zimmer underwent a mastectomy and is nearing completion of her surgery. She is undergoing chemotherapy and her last infusion is scheduled for late May of this year. according to To TMZ.
‘The Guiding Light’ star Kim Zimmer announces breast cancer diagnosis | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/hoLHyxE7tB
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“I was diagnosed with breast cancer on November 6th,” Zimmer said, fighting back tears. “If it wasn’t for her amazing circle of friends, not to mention her husband A.C. Weary and her family…I would have fallen apart.”
In her usual cheerful fashion, she lightened the mood at the event by joking that she was happy with her new breast size, bringing a moment of levity to the serious news. “I’m getting my last IV on Tuesday. And now I have a really nice C instead of a saggy D,” she continued. (Related: Gina Berman talks about cancer diagnosis)
Like the four-time Daytime Emmy Award winner, Zimmer’s “The Guiding Light” character Reva also faced breast cancer on the series. Some fans may notice a strange coincidence. She received her diagnosis in a 2006 episode, and the storyline unfolded over the next season, TMZ reported. Unlike Zimmer, who openly admitted her condition, her character hid her diagnosis from everyone. She said Zimmer couldn’t imagine doing this in real life, but she acknowledged that it added great value to the TV drama.
