Actress Julia Louis - Dreyfus, who won the Emmy for her portrayal of Selina Meyer in the comedy series "Veep", has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Louis - Dreyfus announced the diagnosis in a post on her official Twitter account, reports telegraph. co. uk.
"1 in 8 women get breast cancer.
Today, I'm the one.
The good news is that I have the most glorious group of supportive and caring family and friends, and fantastic insurance through my union, " she posted on Thursday.
"The bad news is that not all women are so lucky, so let's fight all cancers and make universal healthcare a reality, " Louis - Dreyfus added.
Louis - Dreyfus, 56, who has two children, is best known for her role as Elaine Benes in the hit sitcom "Seinfeld".