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Lauren Tom appeared as Ross’ girlfriend Julie on “Friends” season 2.
Key Points
- Lauren Tom is sharing a health update about her daughter Ellie, who was diagnosed with osteosarcoma.
- “We have a long journey ahead of us.. would you be so kind to keep Ellie in your prayers for a complete recovery,” she wrote on Instagram.
- The actress appeared as Julie on season 2 of Friends and starred in the 1993 film The Joy Luck Club.
Lauren Tom is sharing a devastating health update about her daughter.
The Friends alum, who appeared as Ross’ girlfriend Julie on season 2, announced on Sunday that her daughter Ellie was diagnosed with osteosarcoma.
“I wanted to share some tough news today…,” she began her Instagram caption, which included a carousel of photos of her daughter.
“This is my beautiful daughter, Ellie. She is currently battling osteosarcoma (bone cancer) and my family and I are doing everything we can to aid in her healing.”
Tom said she is reminded of a Fred Rogers quote: “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’”
“In that light, I’d like to thank our friends and family, and the incredible doctors and nurses at @cedarssinai for their ongoing boundless support, love, and care. It is truly humbling to see how willing people are to reach out and help,” she continued.
“Ellie is an amazing, deep, sensitive, wise, strong, brave, intelligent, and funny soul. Beautiful inside and out,” Tom added.
“We have a long journey ahead of us.. would you be so kind to keep Ellie in your prayers for a complete recovery, and perhaps leave a comment for her here, or on her account? @eliatom_.” Tom concluded her post thanking her fans “for reading and for your support.”
According to the American Cancer Society, osteosarcoma is the most common type of bone cancer, and osteosarcoma tumors are typically found in the bones located in the arms and the legs (near the knee or shoulder. Treatment for osteosarcoma often involves surgery and chemotherapy.
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Well-wishers included Clancy Brown, Ken Jeong, Shrinking actress Lilan Bowden, and voice actress Grey DeLisle.
Tom later commented on her post, grateful for fans’ kind words. “Thank you all so much for this overwhelming outpouring of love, support, and prayers. We have read each comment, and are filled with gratitude that you are holding us in your hearts.”
On Ellie’s Instagram account, Tom left an encouraging comment for her daughter. “You are strong, brave and will recover from this completely to live a beautiful, meaningful life. You are so loved, Ellie, by everyone who knows you. Especially the loaches….”
Along with Friends, Tom’s acting credits include Futurama, Supernatural, King of the Hill, The Joy Luck Club, Poker Face, Goliath, and Andi Mack.
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