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Maura Tierney Withdraws From Parenthood Role for Cancer Treatment

Maura Tierney has had to pull out permanently from the much buzzed new series dramedy, Parenthood. Maura is battling breast cancer and is not able to return to the series, as was the original plan.

NBC had already pushed back the series from a planned fall debut to midseason to give the star time to undergo treatments. On Thursday, the Peacock said that while Tierney is expected to recover, her treatment plan was conflicting with the production sked for the Universal Media Studios dramedy.

"While we are saddened that Maura Tierney won't be able to continue in her current role in 'Parenthood,' our main concern is for her quick and full recovery. Our thoughts and best wishes are with her," the Peacock said in a statement.

NBC plans to recast Tierney's role, which was the cornerstone of the ensemble show revolving around a large family in Northern California.

What terrible news for her: she had originally planned to continue filming, but clearly the treatment regimen is more strenuous than was originally thought. We wish Maura a full and speedy recovery.

Posted on September 10, 2009

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