On April 19, actress-comedian Mindy Cohn revealed in an Instagram post that her cancer has relapsed. Sharing a picture of herself from the hospital bed, the Facts of Life star wrote in the caption:
“Have been off social media for a while ‘cuz I had to go kick cancer’s a**. I did so with the extraordinary help of Providence Saint John’s hospital staff, especially my nurses Finja, Patty and Courtney and my hero, the phenomenal oncology surgeon @antonbilchik…”
Cohn, 59, continued:
“Thank you to my family, especially my cherished @tarakarsian @johnwstewart @gregoryzarian, who have been my advocates and always on the ready to help me when it’s ‘my turn.’ Recouping for another couple of weeks and then ready for my next adventure. onwards! F**K Cancer!”
Mindy Cohn never married nor had children.
She was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012 and went into remission after a five-year-long battle. Today, Cohn is the founding member of the cancer support nonprofit, weSpark.
Exploring Mindy Cohn’s personal life
Not much is known about Mindy Cohn’s personal life. She is, however, a strong supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and is a self-proclaimed “fag h*g” and “boy crazy.”
In the absence of a romantic partner or children, the Scooby-Doo voice artist relies on her friends and parents, including Hollywood insiders Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Dr Brent Ridge of the Fabulous Beekman Boys fame.
In fact, the last time she had cancer, Cohn moved in with the duo. Later, in October 2017, she told PEOPLE in an interview:
“They are my family. I have my parents, who have always been there for me. And then I have my family by choice, which includes them. We’ll be in each other’s lives forever.”
Mindy Cohn also spoke about his cancerous symptoms the first time around.
“I was walking around my neighborhood in Los Angeles and I suddenly got so tired. I just couldn’t go anymore. This was before Uber was really a thing, so I texted my friend [Helen Hunt] and said, ‘Something’s wrong with me. I need help.’”
Following a doctor’s visit, Mindy Cohn was diagnosed with a malignant lump in her breast and underwent a double mastectomy alongside radiation, chemotherapy, and more.
Today, Mindy is leaning on actress-writer Tara Karsian, actor-producer Gregory Zarian, and his husband, John Stewart, for support. She described them as her “advocates” in her latest IG post.
Several celebrities joined in the comment section to send prayers and best wishes for Mindy Cohn. Ryan Phillippe, her co-star from the 2025 slasher movie The Him, sent a praying hand emoji. Likewise, actress-author Octavia Spencer posted four pairs of red heart emojis.
Fellow comedic actor and singer Vicki Lawrence wrote:
“Love you, Mindy. Damn it… F**K CANCER.”
Oscar-winning actress Helen Hunt, who is a longtime friend of Cohn, also tagged along, writing:
“Sending Love your way (LOVE Dr Bilchik).”
Sarah Paulson, Lucy Hale, Chelsea Handler, and Nicole Eggert were also among those industry insiders who sent solidarity for Cohn.
Edited by Pallavi K