Kathy Griffin Says Her Surgery Recovery Is More Than She Anticipated After Lung Cancer Diagnosis

The cat’s out of the bag!

Kathy Griffin had filmed scenes for the fifth season of the HBO Max series Search Party prior to her recent lung surgery amid her cancer battle.The 60-year-old comedian on the series will play the role of conspiracy theorist Liquorice Montague opposite the character Chantal (played by Clare McNulty) on the dark comedic series, Variety reported on Wednesday.She shared a link to the story on Twitter Wednesday, writing, 'SURPRISE! This is what I’ve been secret posting about! So excited!!!' The latest:Kathy Griffin, 60, had filmed scenes for the fifth season of the HBO Max series Search Party prior to her recent lung surgery amid her cancer battle.

lung cancer battle, a source close to Griffin told The Post. The 60-year-old plays Liquorice Montague, a conspiracy theorist who takes Chantal (Clare McNulty) under her wing as a “co-dependent apprentice,” according to Variety.Our source also gave an update on Griffin’s health post-surgery.“She loved the experience working on the show and it was a great creative outlet before undergoing her lung cancer surgery,” the source said.

Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TVKathy Griffin has joined the cast of “Search Party” for its fifth season, Variety has learned exclusively.Griffin will recur in the HBO Max comedy as Liquorice Montague, a conspiracy theorist who takes Chantal (Clare McNulty) under her wing as a “co-dependent apprentice.”“Working with Kathy was a huge life moment for us. She brought so much warmth, humanity and professionalism to set, and delivered a performance that will delight the world,” showrunners Sarah-Violet Bliss and Charles Rogers said in a joint statement.The fourth season of “Search Party” ended with Dory’s (Alia Shawkat) friends thinking she died in a house fire after she was held prisoner in that house’s basement.

Kathy Griffin is giving fans an update on her health amid her recent lung cancer diagnosis. The comedian took to Instagram on Tuesday after her most recent doctor's visit to share the funny way her doctor tried to make light of her condition since undergoing surgery as part of her lung cancer battle.«When you're a comedian — and I've been dealing with this for years — the doctors always want to be comedians too,» Griffin shared with a chuckle.

Feeling better! Kathy Griffin is already making jokes and laughing again after surgery to treat her lung cancer.

Kathy Griffin is making her comeback, and she’ll be all better and back to her old self before we know it!

Kathy Griffin is laughing off her "really hoarse" voice after undergoing lung cancer surgery. The 60-year-old comedian gave fans an update on how she’s doing in an Instagram video posted Saturday, five days after she had half of her left lung removed.

Gallery: Talking helps: From Prince Harry to Lady Gaga, these stars were open about their mental health struggles (BANG Showbiz)She added: "I'm laughing, it's just even that notion [is funny]. For some reason, I'm laughing at everything now.

Kathy Griffin took to social media over the weekend to update fans on how she was feeling in the wake of a major surgery in which half of her left lung was taken out after she was diagnosed with stage one cancer.'Hi you guys, I might start to post little videos about my recovery and stuff,' the comic, 60, said in a clip she posted Saturday. 'My voice is like, really hoarse and I don't want to scare people.'I'm laughing, at just even that notion.

Kathy Griffin is opening up in a new update on her Instagram, after she underwent lung surgery last week.

Kathy Griffin is having a laugh and is on the mend.

Kathy Griffin is maintaining her sense of humor after her cancer diagnosis and surgery.The comedian posted a video to Instagram on Saturday for the first time since having part of her left lung removed."Hi guys, I might start to post little videos about my recovery and stuff, but my voice is like, really hoarse and I don't want to scare people,"she joked. "I'm laughing, it's just even that notion."She continued, "Also, for some reason, I laugh at everything now.

Kathy Griffin is sharing an update on her lung cancer surgery recovery.

Kathy Griffinis home from the hospital following a major surgery in which half of her left lung was removed after she was diagnosed with stage one cancer.The 60-year-old comedian shared a video on Friday in which she was seen being enthusiastically welcomed by her four dogs.'Home from the hospital and greeted by my board certified medical PAWfessional recovery pack,' Kathy wrote in the caption of her Instagram post. Recovering: Kathy Griffin is home from the hospital following a major surgery in which half of her left lung was removed after she was diagnosed with stage one cancerIn the video, Kathy was clad in black sweatpants, a gray t-shirt and white sneakers as she leaned back in a lounge chair by her pool.

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Kathy Griffin updated fans on her surgery recovery and offered more details about her past suicide attempt.  The comedian revealed earlier this week that she was undergoing surgery on Monday as part of her treatment for stage one lung cancer.The following day, a tell-all interview she did ahead of the surgery in which she revealed a past attempt at suicide and her addiction to prescription pills was released. Griffin also revealed that she is in recovery and more than one year sober.  On Wednesday evening, she took to her social media to issue a statement on her recovery and to let her followers know that it marked her first day of surgery recovery without the use of narcotic pain killers.

Kathy Griffin took to social media on Wednesday to update fans on how she was feeling in the wake of a major surgery in which half of her left lung was taken out after she was diagnosed with stage one cancer.'To be honest, this cancer surgery was a little more than I had anticipated,' said the comic, 60, who has never smoked cigarettes.Griffin, who recently publicly revealed a substance abuse issue with prescription medication, said that Wednesday would mark her 'first night without any narcotic pain killers' in tow.

Kathy Griffin is updating her fans.

On the mend. Kathy Griffin gave fans an update on her health after she announced her lung cancer earlier this week, and she’s already on the road to recovery.

shared her diagnosis on social media on Monday (August 2) and has since posted an update saying she underwent surgery yesterday (August 3).“Wow! I’m so grateful for all the love you guys are sending me. My cancer surgery went well yesterday.