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Rita Wilson has revealed that she was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, undergoing a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. The 58-year-old actress and wife of Tom Hanks opened up about her diagnosis to People, explaining that she will be stepping away from the Broadway play Fish in the Dark to focus on her health.

“Last week, with my husband by my side, and with the love and support of family and friends, I underwent a bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction for breast cancer after a diagnosis of invasive lobular carcinoma,” said Wilson, adding that she is “expected to make a full recovery.”

Wilson explained that part of the reason she will be able to beat the disease is because she caught the cancer early, and got a second opinion. She revealed that she had an underlying condition of LCIS (lobular carcinoma in situ), but had been closely monitoring it over the years with breast MRIs and mammograms.

“Recently, after two surgical breast biopsies, PLCIS (pleomorphic carcinoma in situ) was discovered,” said Wilson, adding, “I mention this because there is much unknown about PLCIS and it is often found alongside DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ). I was relieved when the pathology showed no cancer.”

Wilson said a close of friend of hers, who had beaten breast cancer, suggested the actress get a second opinion about her pathology to be sure there were no signs of cancer. Wilson told People that the second pathologist “found invasive lobular carcinoma.” She continued, “His diagnosis of cancer was confirmed by, yet, another pathologist. I share this to educate others that a second opinion is critical to your health…. Early diagnosis is key.”

Wilson added, “I feel blessed to have a loving, supportive husband, family, friends and doctors and that I am the beneficiary of advances in the field of breast cancer and reconstruction. I am getting better every day and look forward to renewed health.” Gossip Cop wishes Wilson good health and a speedy recovery.

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Rumer Willis and her partner Val Chmerkovskiy danced a “deliciously wicked” samba on Monday’s Disney-themed “Dancing With The Stars” to the song “Poor Unfortunate Souls” from The Little Mermaid. See the video below.

Willis chose to play the villainous Ursula, and it proved to be a great idea because Julianne Hough told Willis that she made the Disney character look “sexy.” She added that it was the “best dance of the night.” Len Goodman called Willis “a fantastic dancer,” and also said he loved the performance. Carrie Ann Inaba exclaimed, “That was sickly creative. It was out of this world.” And Bruno Tonioli told the dancing pair, “It was totally and deliciously wicked.” He added to Willis, “You are doing brilliantly.”

After receiving high praises from the four judges, Willis and Chmerkovskiy ended the night with a total score of 39 out of 40. That put them in first place, followed by Riker Lynch and Allison Holker, and Nastia Liukin and Derek Hough.

As Gossip Cop reported, last week the couple came in third with a score of 35 after dancing a “beautiful” waltz to Adele’s “Turning Tables.” Check out the video below of Willis’ Mermaid-themed samba on “Dancing With The Stars,” and tell us what you think!

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Riker Lynch and his partner Allison Holker absolutely nailed their performance on Monday’s Disney-themed “Dancing With The Stars.” Dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow, the pair danced the paso doble to “He’s A Pirate” from the movie Pirates of the Caribbean. See the video below.

While Lynch was dressed as Jack Sparrow, his partner Allison Holker was Elizabeth Swann, and the judges absolutely loved their costumes and moves. Bruno Tonioli gave the pair a standing ovation and exclaimed that he loved the performance, calling it a “super production.” Len Goodman said, “This was fast and furious.” He added, “If you don’t come back, I’ll be furious.”

Carrie Ann Inaba screamed, “What the heck was that?! You slayed it!” She called it the show’s “best, best ever” paso doble. And Julianne Hough said it was pure “artistry,” and noted she “loved” the “showmanship.” After receiving all-around rave reviews from the judges, Lynch and Holker nabbed a total score of 38 out of 40, putting them in second place.

As Gossip Cop reported, last week the couple came in fourth place after getting a score of 34 from the judges. Watch the video below of Lynch and Holkers’ dance to “He’s A Pirate” on Disney Night, and tell us what you think.