Marlyne Barrett: Last News

US actress Marlyne Barrett has revealed she has been battling cancer for over two months, after being diagnosed with an aggressive tumour on her uterus and left ovary in July. The 44 year old star, who is best known for her role as Maggie Lockwood in Chicago Med, revealed the heartbreaking news on Wednesday as she told PEOPLE magazine about her diagnosis.

For Marlyne Barrett, her life is now mirroring her role on TV… in a way she couldn’t imagine.

Chicago Med star Marlyne Barrett has been quietly battling uterine and ovarian cancer after doctors discovered a large tumor on her uterus and left ovary in July.Though she's typically an 'extremely private person,' the 44-year-old actress told PEOPLE that she 'felt a responsibility to tell my story.'Barrett's health troubles came to light following a hernia repair in April. As she recovered, she recalled feeling as though something was off.'I had this accumulation of fluid [in my abdomen] that I couldn't shake.

Marylne Barrett, who plays nurse Maggie Lockwood on “Chicago Med”, is sharing some candid news about her health.

Ready to fight. Marlyne Barrett is speaking out about her health journey after being diagnosed with uterine and ovarian cancer earlier this year.

Chicago Med season seven has begun to slowly wrap up several ongoing storylines ahead of the big finale - but one storyline we've yet to see properly play out is Dr Daniel Charles' relationship with his former shrink.MORE: Chicago Med bosses sign Steven Weber as series regular for season eightThat may be about to change if star Oliver Platt gets his way, as he told HELLO! that he is keen to "explore" this potential romance with Dr Lonnie Richardson, who is played by former Saturday Night Live star Nora Dunn.WATCH: Chicago Med: Maggie confides in Dr. Charles"For myself, this jumping off point with the relationship I am having with Dr Lonnie Richardson is so wonderfully awkward," he shared during a press day for One Chicago."You have your shrink awkwardly terminate [your appointments] because you found out they have feelings for you, and then you see Dr Charles process this in real time and I am interested to see where that goes.MORE: Chicago Fire's Taylor Kinney sparks mixed reaction with new behind-the-scenes photoMORE: Chicago Fire showrunner reveals Jesse Spencer will return to show very soon"Maybe one of those questions we need to ask is, 'What is it like to date someone who has been your shrink for 20 years and knows everything about you?' I would love to explore that."Fans recently saw Dr Charles left flummoxed when Lonnie told him she had cut down her patient list with plans to retire.