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‘SNL’ alum Victoria Jackson says her cancer is back and she has less than 3 years to live

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'SNL' alum Victoria Jackson says her cancer is back and she has less than 3 years to live

As a movie reviewer with a soft spot for comedians who’ve lived life to the fullest, I found myself deeply moved by Victoria Jackson‘s latest Instagram update. Her resilience and acceptance of her impending mortality are nothing short of inspiring.

On a Wednesday announcement, former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Victoria Jackson disclosed that her cancer had come back and she anticipates having only about 3 more years left to live.

“Cancer Prognosis: If no unexpected events like a meteor strike, hostile encounters, repeat COVID-19 infection, or World War III occur, I have approximately 34.8 months left,” she posted on Instagram on Wednesday.

The 65-year-old comedian, who went public with her breast cancer diagnosis in 2016, has been documenting her health experiences through her “Is Cancer Back?” Instagram video series. In the latest episode posted on Wednesday, she disclosed an 8-minute update explaining why this recent turn of events appears to be fatal.

She explained that it’s impossible for them to remove the marble lodged near her windpipe within her chest, which if left untreated, could ultimately lead to her suffocation.

The actor from “Ocean Ave.” and “Romeo!” mentioned that her medical team is providing her with a “wonder drug” – specifically ribociclib, a cancer growth inhibitor – which she described as having the ability to “reduce the size of the stone.” She explained that those who use it typically have approximately 32.6 months left to live, based on her online research.

“I believe that’s wonderful. In fact, the Bible suggests we get around 70 years for an average lifespan. Let’s not forget about the exceptional cases like Methuselah who lived to be nearly 1000; those are rare exceptions. I must say, I’ve truly enjoyed my life.”

According to Jackson, it seemed as if God asked her, “Are you ready to return home?” while she was resting in bed. She found solace in this.

She casually mentioned it as if we were spending time together… and I responded, “To be honest, the world seems to be overflowing with satanic activities at the moment,” she explained. Yet, there were a couple of things she yearned to experience before her passing, such as witnessing her daughter’s childbirth in October and getting acquainted with her grandchild.

She expressed that she’s content with everything just as it is, but she wishes she could inquire of God about the possibility of passing away peacefully in her sleep.

Jackson made her mark in Hollywood when Johnny Carson took notice of her stand-up performances and frequently had her appear on his “Tonight” show. From 1986 to 1992, she starred for six seasons on “Saturday Night Live,” where she capitalized on her airheaded blonde persona, ukulele skills, and gymnastics background for skits during “Weekend Update.” Additionally, she did impersonations of Sally Struthers and Zsa Zsa Gabor.

The comedian stated that she left the comedy sketch series to focus on a devout family lifestyle, marrying her childhood sweetheart and relocating to Florida. In a 2012 interview, her previous representative asserted that Jackson was let go due to her straining relationships with the cast and crew through her religious beliefs.

Jackson has gained attention not just for her comedic roles but also her conservative political stances, including her affiliation with the Tea Party movement, as detailed in her 2012 memoir titled “Is My Bow Too Big?” Last summer, she resurfaced in headlines when she attended a city council meeting in Tennessee, where she previously sought office. At this gathering, she criticized Pride celebrations amidst Tennessee’s ongoing debates about anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.

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2024-08-16 20:03

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