Maura Tierney Withdraws From Parenthood
September 11th, 2009 by Wendie
Sad news this morning! Maura Tierney — I loved her in NewsRadio and ER and I hear she was very good in Rescue Me as well — has been forced to relinquish her role on the upcoming new series Parenthood.
Production had originally been delayed while Maura dealt with a “mystery illness.” It was later revealed that she had breast cancer that resulted in having a tumor removed in July, but by delaying filming until November, she would be ready for the show’s midseason timeline. Now, it appears that Tierney’s treatment is going to take longer than expected and she has withdrawn from the show. The studio is scrambling to recast her role.
Maura, you are one of the few, solidly talented actresses out there that I really love! You have a sincerity and likability that reaches right out of my television screen. Get better soon now, y’hear?
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Sometimes I wish I could withdraw from parenthood.
But I digress.
Get well Maura. You’re one of my favorites too.
Oh, this is terrible! Get better, Maura!
i’ve always absolutely loooved her too. i thought i was the only one (because it seems like no one knows who the hell she is!)!! i hope she gets better asap.
Maura Tierney has long been one of my favorite actresses. I hope she gets well, soon.
OMG! I’ve always loved her too ever since E.R. This is news to me and I hope she comes through alright. I have been hoping she will land some major movie role and get the recognition she deserves and I know she can achieve.
I wonder if all the blogs who were hinting that the filming was postponed due to her being in rehab for drug addiction will apologize?? Yeah,right! Don’t hold your breath. Hope you get well soon Maura! We love you.
This is so sad, I hope the cancer did not metastasize and that’s the reason she is quitting the show, full on chemo would not allow her to work. She’s truly talented and I hope she gets well soon.
Is that a dude?
Seriously!
Are you sure it isn’t Testicular cancer he/she is suffering from?