Overview
- Davis posted on Instagram Tuesday, Aug. 11, saying she was diagnosed 18 months earlier with stage 4 breast cancer that has metastasized to her bones.
- She said the cancer has reached her spine, right hip and ribs and described it as incurable and too late for chemotherapy.
- The actress reported significant pain and reduced mobility, saying standing and walking can be hard and that she sometimes needs a wheelchair.
- Davis said she plans to keep acting and continue her animal-rights campaigning for as long as she can and that humour has helped her cope.
- Family, former co-stars and fans have offered public support, and her post included a video of her ringing a treatment-centre bell and reading the traditional poem.