'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,/9j/2wBDAAYEBQYFBAYGBQYHBwYIChAKCgkJChQODwwQFxQYGBcUFhYaHSUfGhsjHBYWICwgIyYnKSopGR8tMC0oMCUoKSj/2wBDAQcHBwoIChMKChMoGhYaKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCj/wAARCAAHAAoDASIAAhEBAxEB/8QAFgABAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYH/8QAHxAAAgIDAAIDAAAAAAAAAAAAAQIDEQAFIQQGEhMx/8QAFQEBAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgP/xAAYEQEAAwEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABAAIxEv/aAAwDAQACEQMRAD8Ay/dbuHb+teVrpVmMUaxTQOVQSfWt84AAbN96Rd9yBTSmRFdBL8GFi2X8OMYUK5KB1s//2Q=='%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Popular Australian Comedy actress, Magda Szubanski, recently took to her official Instagram to announce her battle with a rare form of cancer, mantle cell lymphoma, which has already progressed to stage 4. The 64-year-old actress is known for her roles in Kath & Kim, Fast Forward, Babe, and Happy Feet. Aside from being an actress, Magda Szubanski is also an author, a singer, and an active LGBT rights advocate.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Magda Szubanski has a net worth of $6 million. In addition to financial success, Magda has also garnered awards for her acting and writing careers. She is a three-time winner of the ‘Most Popular Comedy Personality' Logie awards and the winner of the 2002 Australian Film Institute's award for ‘Best Actress in a Supporting or Guest Role in a Television Drama.’
More details on Magda Szubanski’s cancer diagnosis
On Thursday, May 29, 2025, Magda Szubanski, via a video, announced her battle with a rare form of cancer, mantle cell lymphoma. In the shared video, Magda appears with a buzz cut and hands wrapped in plaster. She explained that the cancer had already reached stage four, and she cut her hair before it started falling off in the coming weeks.
“Hey, my lovelies, so the hair is shaved in anticipation of it all falling out in a couple of weeks because I have just been diagnosed with a very rare, very aggressive, and serious lymphoma. It is one of the nasty ones, unfortunately.”
She then explained that she was in a hospital in Melbourne where she was relying on the medical team and beautiful friends and family.
“But the good thing is, I'm surrounded by beautiful friends and family and an incredible medical support team. Honestly, we have the best in the world here in Australia, particularly in Melbourne, so I feel very fortunate. It is pretty confronting, but new treatments keep coming down the pipeline all the time,” she added before laughing and asking, “What do you do anyway?”
Magda Szubanski captioned the video:
“Lovelies. Well. Some not great news. I've been diagnosed with stage 4 Mantle Cell Lymphoma—a rare and fast-moving blood cancer. It's serious, but I've started one of the best treatments available (the Nordic protocol), and I'm lucky to be getting absolutely world-class care here in Melbourne. I won't sugar-coat it: it's rough. But I'm hopeful. I'm being lovingly cared for by friends and family, my medical team is brilliant, and I've never felt more held by the people around me.”
The caption continued as Magda Szubanski explained that since her immune system is very fragile, she would lie low and avoid any form of physical contact with anyone.
“I'll be lying very low while my immune system takes a hammering, so if you see me out and about-don't hug me, kiss me, or breathe anywhere near me! Wave enthusiastically from a safe distance and know I love you madly.”
She also explained that she incidentally found out about the cancer when she went for a breast screen.
“This is an obscure cancer and was only discovered incidentally via a breast screen where they found my lymph nodes were up. TBH, I've been feeling pretty ratshit for ages. So I asked for extra blood, and - voila! So the takeaway is - get tested and listen to your body!”
“For now, just know I'm in good hands, good spirits-but I reserve my yuman right to be a cranky old moll. Love you all, Mags,” she concluded the caption.
At the time of writing this article, the Instagram video had garnered over 146,000 likes, 13,500 comments, and more than 22,000 shares.
Following the announcement, several of Magda Szubanski’s fans and co-stars, including Kylie Minogue, Richard E. Grant, Sam Neill, and Toni Collette, wished her well.
Reply
