One Day at a Time’s Bonnie Franklin Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer

Bonnie Franklin

One Day at a Time star Bonnie Franklin has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, USA Today reports.

The actress is currently undergoing her treatment and is "continuing with her normal schedule," a family spokesman said in a statement. "She and her family remain extremely positive and thank everyone for their support and concern. Respect for her privacy is greatly appreciated," the statement said. 

Watch videos from One Day at a Time

Franklin, 68, is best known for starring on the sitcom One Day a Time from 1975 to 1984. She played a single mom raising two teenage daughters, played by Valerie Bertinelli and Mackenzie Phillips. Franklin recently reunited with Bertinelli on TV Land's Hot in Cleveland and just wrapped up an arc on The Young and the Restless.

Phillips tweeted out a message of support for Franklin shortly news of her diagnosis broke Monday. "Sending out love and sweet prayers to my 'mom.' The incomparable Bonnie Franklin."

Editor's Picks

11:29PM NBC
9:00PM BBC America
4:30PM NBC

Streaming

Find a TV Show

See more »

Advertisement
130518photo-eva1

Eva Longoria: Hot or Not?

Do you like her look? Vote on the week's best and worst celebrity fashion statements

Our Partners

Shop

Buy Mommyhood Diaries: Living the Chaos One Day at a Time from Amazon.com

From Wyatt-Mackensie Pub (Paperback)
Temporarily out of stock. Order now and we'll deliver when available. We'll e-mail you with an estimated delivery date as soon as we have more information. Your credit card will not be charged until we ship the item.
Buy New: $14.95 (as of 7:17 AM EST - more info)

Buy One Day at a Time from Amazon.com

(Amazon Instant Video)
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Buy New: $2.99 (as of 7:17 AM EST - more info)

Buy One Day at a Time - The Complete First Season from Amazon.com

From Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (DVD)
Usually ships in 24 hours
Buy New: $11.49 (as of 7:17 AM EST - more info)