‘80s TV Star Susan Sullivan Faces Two Health Battles with Unshakable Strength
Susan Sullivan, beloved for her role as Maggie Gioberti on Falcon Crest, has faced not one, but two cancer diagnoses in recent years.
In 2023, a routine mammogram revealed non-small cell lung cancer—despite her never smoking or showing symptoms. After surgery to remove part of her lung, she was declared cancer-free.
But in early 2025, she was diagnosed with lymphoma. With grace and honesty, Sullivan shared her journey online, and by May, she announced it was under control.
Now 82, her courage off-screen has inspired fans just as much as her roles ever did—proving that resilience may be her most powerful performance of all.
