The woman is 64-year-old Lauren Tom, the actress who played Julie, Ross Geller’s girlfriend, in the second season of the hit television series Friends. She revealed that her daughter Ellie is battling osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer.
Lauren shared a series of photographs of her daughter and wrote that the entire family is doing everything possible to help her recover. According to the actress, they are facing a long and difficult journey, but they are trying not to lose hope.
In her message, the star thanked relatives, friends, as well as the doctors and nurses at Cedars-Sinai, who have been supporting the family with compassion and professional care. She admitted that she was deeply moved by how many people were willing to help during their darkest moment.
The actress described Ellie as a thoughtful, compassionate, wise, strong, courageous, intelligent, and funny person. She asked her followers to pray for her daughter’s complete recovery and to leave messages of support either in the comments or on Ellie’s personal page.
Lauren also wrote on her daughter’s page that Ellie is strong and brave and will make it through this ordeal so that she can live a beautiful and fulfilling life. Following the announcement, fans and fellow actors began sending the family messages of encouragement and wishes for a speedy recovery.
Lauren Tom is known for much more than her role in Friends. She also appeared in the film The Joy Luck Club and the television series Grace Under Fire and Andi Mack. Her voice can also be heard in popular animated shows including Futurama and King of the Hill.
For the actress, all professional commitments have now taken a back seat. Her main focus remains Ellie’s health, the support of their family, and the hope that the treatment will bring the result they are all praying for.