Kate Micucci, who played Raj's shy girlfriend Lucy on The Big Bang Theory, has shared that she was diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent surgery to remove it. The 43-year-old actress and comedian posted a video on TikTok from her hospital bed, where she explained that she had never smoked a cigarette in her life and that the diagnosis was a surprise.
"This is not a TikTok, it’s a SickTok," she said. "I had lung cancer surgery yesterday. It’s really weird because I’ve never smoked a cigarette in my life so uh, you know, it was a surprise. But I guess it happens and so the greatest news is they caught it early, they got it out — I’m all good."
She added that she would be recovering for a few weeks before returning to her normal activities. She also joked that she was on drugs and gave a thumbs up to the camera. She showed a clip of herself walking with an IV drip in the hospital corridor.
Kate Micucci is best known for her role as Lucy on The Big Bang Theory (Image: CBS via Getty Images)
Kate Micucci said she had never smoked a cigarette in her life (Image: TikTok)
Kate Micucci received support from her fans and fellow celebrities (Image: TikTok)
Kate Micucci is not only an actress, but also a singer and songwriter. She is part of the musical comedy duo Garfunkel and Oates with Riki Lindhome, who also appeared on The Big Bang Theory as Ramona Nowitzki. The pair have released several albums and had their own TV show on IFC in 2014.
Kate has also starred in shows such as Scrubs, Raising Hope, Steven Universe, How I Met Your Mother, Malcolm in the Middle, and more. She has also voiced characters in animated films such as The Lego Batman Movie, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run, and Scoob!
Kate's fans and fellow celebrities expressed their support and well wishes for her recovery in the comments section of her TikTok. Actor Tom Green wrote, "Get well soon best wishes and good luck with your recovery." Internet sensation Doug The Pug commented, "Sending love and healing!" Actress and singer Laura Benanti said, "Oh my gosh. I’m so glad you’re okay. Sending you so much love."
Kate thanked everyone for their kind words and said that she was feeling "a little bit better" after resting. She also said that she looked like a "little old lady" in her pyjamas and slippers.
