Kathie Lee Gifford, 70, is recovering from her recent hip replacement surgery. While saying so, Kathie Lee’s cancer rumors over the internet are just a hoax.
Key Takeaways
- Kathie Lee Gifford underwent hip replacement surgery.
- She had to undergo the surgery because her hips were “down to the nubs.”
American TV show host and singer-songwriter Kathie Lee Gifford underwent hip replacement surgery a few months ago.
Though she is recovering from her surgery, she told People that she had hoped her surgical procedure would be quick and easy, but it ended up being one of the most painful situations of her entire life.
The former ‘‘Today With Kathie Lee And Hoda” co-host further explained that she required extensive recovery time and patience to heal herself from her unbearable pain.
Kathie revealed that she had to undergo the surgery because her hips were “down to the nubs.”
Her doctors attributed her condition to her active lifestyle, which includes a lot of exercise and traveling.
Before her surgery, they struggled to find the source of her agonizing pain, initially suspecting her spine.
As of now, Kathie Lee Gifford has not been diagnosed with cancer. There have been no public announcements or credible reports indicating that she is battling cancer.
Despite unjustified rumors about her health, no evidence from reliable sources supports these claims.
Interestingly, Kathie has been active in various philanthropic endeavors related to health issues, including cancer.
This involvement might have led to misunderstandings about her own health condition.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Kathie Lee Gifford’s birthname is Kathryn Lee Epstein. She was born on August 16, 1953, in Paris, France, to Aaron Leon Epstein and Joan Epstein (Cuttell).
- Kathie Lee is the author of the nonfiction books ”Herod and Mary: The True Story of the Tyrant King,” and ”The Mother of the Risen Savior.”
- She attended Bowie High School in Bowie, Maryland. She then studied drama and music at Oral Roberts University but dropped out during her junior year.
