Valerie Harper at Universal to appear on ‘Extra’ in Los Angeles
Valerie Harper has told fans that her brave battle with a rare cancer is coming to an end — and that doctors have only given her three months to live!
The National ENQUIRER caught the beloved sitcom star as she was out in Los Angeles and showing her determination to give her fans a final farewell!
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The ENQUIRER exclusively revealed in January that Valerie had been told by doctors that she wouldn't make it through 2016. A shocking exclusive photo revealed that her cancer battle had taken a toll on the popular star from
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“Valerie looked like she was dying,” said an eyewitness at the Hollywood Show Celebrity Autograph Signing Convention — where the star posed with Dick Van Dyke. “She was frail and gaunt — a far cry from the vivacious woman she was just months ago."
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Valerie Harper chats in her car
“For the first time since she was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer three years ago, Valerie looks like she’s losing her battle," added the eyewitness. The “Rhoda” star wore no makeup, and sported the knit cap to cover her hair loss. “Valerie put on a brave face, meeting and greeting fans who stopped by her table to buy photos, books and DVDs,” said a source. “But her appearance was shocking. People couldn’t help but stare.”
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Valerie Harper chats in her car
“Valerie put on a brave face, meeting and greeting fans who stopped by her table to buy photos, books and DVDs,” said another source. “But her appearance was shocking. People couldn’t help but stare.” Despite being exhausted, the actress insisted on returning for the event’s second day. “Valerie confessed she was so tired on the ride home from day one, she couldn’t sign extra photographs in the car!”
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Valerie Harper at Universal to appear on ‘Extra’ in Los Angeles
Valerie had still spent years defying her doctors’ most dire predictions. They had given her just three months to live when she was diagnosed with rare leptomeningeal carcinomatosis in January 2013. The Emmy winner even competed on the grueling ABC show “Dancing With the Stars” in late 2013! She credited a drug called Tarceva and alternative therapies — including acupuncture — with helping her beat the odds.
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Valerie Harper at Universal to appear on ‘Extra’ in Los Angeles
But the star collapsed backstage in July 2015 while starring in a musical in Maine, and was replaced. That was in the aftermath of a shocking $2 million lawsuit, with Valerie accused of
covering up her health problems while committing to a stage project in 2009 — when she'd been diagnosed with lung cancer!
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Valerie Harper at Universal to appear on ‘Extra’ in Los Angeles
In November of last year, Valerie began to sell off all her belongings — including her Golden Globe for “Rhoda” and a glass paperweight from
ailing pal Mary Tyler Moore. The items were part of a three-day estate sale at her Santa Monica home of over 20 years.
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Valerie Harper at Universal to appear on ‘Extra’ in Los Angeles
“It was like Valerie was clearing everything out, and getting ready for her final curtain,” said an insider. “She’s made a will and planned her own funeral. She said it wasn’t fair to leave those arrangements to her family.” Now the actress has declared that she’s prepared to meet her Maker. “I’m ready to go,” Valerie said. “I’m not scared of death.”
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