Castle Vet Susan Sullivan Reveals Cancer Battle
Susan Sullivan is on the mend.
After sharing a cryptic photo of herself in a hospital gown earlier this week, the Falcon Crest and Castle vet revealed Tuesday on X (formerly known as Twitter) that she recently underwent surgery to treat lung cancer.
“Thanks for all the lovely comments and concerns,” Sullivan, 80, wrote. “I had lung cancer. The surgery was successful. The healing process is a struggle.”
Sullivan alarmed fans on Monday when she posted the hospital-set image on X alongside the caption, “Life‘s surprising little turns… [I] try to be ready for them with humor and hope. On we go.”
Sullivan played mom to Nathan Fillion’s titular Castle sleuth during all eight seasons of the ABC procedural, which ended in 2016. Prior to that, she spent much of the ’80s starring as Maggie Gioberti Channing on CBS’ massively successful primetime soap Falcon Crest.
Her TV resume also includes the short-lived ABC hospital drama Julia Farr, M.D. (for which she received a 1979 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress) and a supporting role as Thomas Gibson’s snooty mom in ABC’s Dharma & Greg (1997-2002).
All the best, Susan. I’ve enjoyed your work over the years.
Love her. Will keep her in my prayers.
Loved her on Castle. That quick wit, and gorgeous red hair. Speedy recovery ma’am.
Oh dear, I hope she’s recovering well and does not have any further issues.
Wish her the best, I really enjoyed her performances on Falcon Crest and Dharma & Greg. I haven’t seen a lot of Castle but her character was a lot of fun that show too.
Susan, You’re a brilliant actress. I’ve enjoyed your work for innumerable years. You’ll completely recover and God continues to bless you. Cheers!
Best Regards
Not to mention Vanessa’s mother, Bonnie, on Last Man Standing. Prayers for her full recovery.
Loved her on It’s a Living, also.
Susan is an amazing actress and I am sending only positive thoughts and prayers.
Get well soon.
One of my all-time favorites – wishing the very best for Susan’s continuing recovery.🌹
Have always loved Susan Sullivan. Watched her career grow from soap opera days.
Prayers for you. Take it slowly. Cancer is ugly. I had breast cancer 30+ years ago. Lost both breasts and chemo was tough, but cancer free for
since then. You will beat yours too.
Wishing you a successful, swift and complete recovery. Been a fan since Another World. God Bless You.
Anne O’C