Actress and comedian Kate Micucci, best known for her role in the hit TV show The Big Bang Theory, has been diagnosed with lung cancer aged just 43. The star shared the terrifying news on TikTok with a video of her in a hospital bed. She started off the video saying: “This is not a TikTok, it’s a SickTok.”

“I had lung cancer surgery yesterday,” Kate continued, “It’s really weird because I’ve never smoked a cigarette in my life so uh, you know, it was a surprise. But I guess it happens and so the greatest news is they caught it early, they got it out — I’m all good.”

She added: “It’s been a little bit of a trip. I’ll probably be moving slowly for a few weeks, but then I’ll be back at it.”

The video ended with her giving the camera a thumbs up and saying: “Why am I still talking? ‘Cause I’m on drugs!” The social media post also included a clip of her walking with her IV drip down the hospital hallway.

Kate starred in several episodes of The Big Bang Theory as Raj’s love interest Lucy, infamously escaping from one of their dates by climbing through the restaurant’s bathroom window. Besides appearing on the hit comedy show, she’s made appearances in Scrubs, Raising Hope, Steven Universe, How I Met Your Mother, Malcolm in the Middle, and more.

Besides being an actress, Kate is half of the musical comedy duo Garfunkel and Oates with fellow comedienne Riki Lindhome. In the comments section of her TikTok, fellow stars and fans wished Kate all the best.

“Get well soon best wishes and good luck with your recovery,” Actor Tom Green wrote. The Instagram famous Doug The Pug account commented: “Sending love and healing!”

Kate’s fans took to other forms of social media as well to send their love to the 43-year-old actress. “Wow, I’m so happy that you and your doctors caught it early! Sending you lots of positive thoughts and good vibes! Can’t wait for you to bring us more laughter. Be well and healthy,” one person wrote on Twitter.

Another added: “Kate is such a wonderful presence. I hope she has a speedy recovery and can get back to what she loves doing.”

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