Sunday, June 22, 2025

Victoria Jackson Shares Inoperable Tumor Announcement

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Former “Saturday Night Live” alum Victoria Jackson recently revealed on social media that she has an inoperable tumor in her windpipe. The comedian and actress, known for her time on the NBC sketch show in the late 1980s and early 1990s, shared that doctors cannot remove the “marble” in her chest that is pressing on her windpipe, which could eventually lead to suffocation. However, she remains hopeful as doctors have prescribed a “magic pill” containing Ribociclib, a type of cancer growth inhibitor, in the hopes of shrinking the tumor.

Despite her health struggles, Jackson maintains a positive outlook on life, mentioning that she has had a fulfilling life thus far. This health update comes after her previous battle with breast cancer in 2016.

Jackson’s acting credits extend beyond “SNL,” including roles in films like “Casual Sex?” and “UHF,” as well as appearances on TV shows such as Comedy Central’s “Strip Mall” and Nickelodeon’s “Romeo!” However, she has faced criticism over the years for controversial remarks, such as calling former President Barack Obama an “Islamic jihadist” and criticizing a scene in “Glee” featuring a gay kiss.

In a recent interview with the Minnesota Star Tribune, Jackson discussed the challenges she faced in Hollywood due to her religious beliefs, which led to her being blacklisted in the industry. Despite the difficulties, she remains focused on family, expressing her desire to witness the birth of her grandson and the expansion of her family through her daughter.

Overall, Jackson’s resilience in the face of adversity serves as a testament to her strength and determination as she navigates this latest health challenge with grace and optimism.


Vocabulary List:

  1. Inoperable /ɪˈnɒpərəbəl/ (adjective): Not able to be operated on or treated by surgery.
  2. Tumor /ˈtjuː.mər/ (noun): A mass of tissue that forms when cells grow and divide too much.
  3. Suffocation /ˌsʌfəˈkeɪʃən/ (noun): The state of being unable to breathe often resulting in death.
  4. Resilience /rɪˈzɪl.jəns/ (noun): The ability to recover quickly from difficulties or challenges.
  5. Blacklisted /ˈblæk.lɪstɪd/ (verb): To place someone or something on a list that prevents them from being employed or accepted.
  6. Criticism /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzm/ (noun): The expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes.

How much do you know?

In which decade was Victoria Jackson known for her time on "Saturday Night Live"?
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
What type of pill containing Ribociclib has been prescribed to Victoria Jackson?
Painkiller
Vitamin Supplement
Antibiotic
Cancer Growth Inhibitor
For which film is Victoria Jackson known for her role as a cast member?
"Casual Sex?"
"Glee"
"The Avengers"
"Frozen"
What TV show did Victoria Jackson NOT make an appearance on?
Comedy Central's "Strip Mall"
Nickelodeon's "Romeo!"
NBC's "Saturday Night Live"
CBS's "The Big Bang Theory"
What controversial term did Victoria Jackson use to describe former President Barack Obama?
Terrorist
Islamic Jihadist
Traitor
Communist
Victoria Jackson remains focused on which aspect of her life despite her health challenges?
Career advancement
Wealth accumulation
Family
Social media presence
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