The Bollywood and the fans were left shocked on Wednesday as actress Sonali Bendre revealed that she has been diagnosed with high-grade cancer.
The actress issued an official statement on Twitter, informing that she has been diagnosed with “high-grade cancer that has metastasized.” In her post, Bendre also thanked her family and close friends “for providing the best support system one can ask for”.
— Sonali Bendre Behl (@iamsonalibendre) July 4, 2018
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Sonali Bendre also informed that she is currently “undergoing a course of treatment in New York.” Bendre ended her letter with a powerful and defiant statement saying “I am tackling the battle head-on, knowing I have the strength of my family and friends behind me.”
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The moment after Bendre’s announcement, twitterati poured in its best wishes:
Dearest dearest one, remember you always with a girl wit so much strength n will power!!!! Loads of prayers fr you!!! Get well real soon !!!! Big big hug https://t.co/SdkJL1N9jj
— Divya Dutta (@divyadutta25) July 4, 2018
Godspeed ,love and strength to a true fighter and a solid soul!!!❤❤❤ https://t.co/fvUOpD9ubW
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) July 4, 2018
Fight that bastard Sonali don’t let it win !!! https://t.co/MW8xFb8JTz
— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) July 4, 2018
Deeply saddened & shaken by this news. Praying for your speedy recovery & good health @iamsonalibendre . 🙏🏽 @GOLDIEBEHL sending all the positivity & best wishes. https://t.co/vI537mH47j
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) July 4, 2018
Sending you all the love, strength and prayers to fight this Sonali!! I know you will!! We all love you! ❤❤ @iamsonalibendre https://t.co/7aPU4NVq5A
— Sophie Choudry (@Sophie_Choudry) July 4, 2018
You are one of the strongest women I know! I admire &respect how u always stood ur ground in the face of adversity…and won! A WonderWoman who does it all-actor,author,mom,wife! An inspiration 2so many!Cancer will surely lose this fight! Our Love & Prayers are with u always! https://t.co/EPtrOsH0Xa
— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) July 4, 2018
Sending you strength and love! ♥️
— Ileana D’Cruz (@Ileana_Official) July 4, 2018
Dear Sonali, sending you lots of positivity and prayers for this fight of yours. I Salute your spirit and pray that all goes well.. good willing all will be okay. 🙏🏼 https://t.co/x90SaKyrhV
— Aftab Shivdasani (@AftabShivdasani) July 4, 2018