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Denise Margaret Scott AM (born 24 April 1955) is an Australian stand-up comedian, actor, television and radio presenter.
Aug 10, 2023 · The comedian and actor, who plays Maggie in the remake of the classic series, opened up about her breast cancer treatment and filming experience in an interview with the Australian Women's Weekly. She said she wanted to live and do her best for the show, which premieres on ABC TV and iview on August 23.
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May 25, 2024 · Australian comedian Denise Scott has shared an update on her battle with cancer. The beloved screen star, 69, first revealed her heartbreaking battle with the disease last year after six months of ...
Denise Scott was diagnosed with breast cancer just before filming started. “Of all the times – because I’ve waited, really, my whole career to be in a show where I’m the lead, the co-lead along with Matt, it’s a stand-up comic’s dream – my ego just went, ‘Finally, yes!’” says Scott.
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Aug 4, 2023 · The actress reveals how she coped with chemotherapy and a new TV adaptation of the classic play while filming in Sydney. She also shares her memories of her father, her best friend and Ruth Cracknell.
Nov 24, 2022 · An iconic Australian sitcom is set to return to screens in 2023 when comedians Denise Scott and Matt Okine star in a remake of Mother and Son.
Comedian and actor Denise Scott has revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer while working on the ABC’s Mother and Son reboot. The Winners & Losers star was told she had a “particularly aggressive” form of cancer (HER2-positive) about six months ago – the day before she began her role as Maggie Beare in the reimagining of the classic sitcom.
