‘Facts of Life’ actress Mindy Cohn, 59, reveals she secretly battled cancer for a second time

‘Facts of Life’ actress Mindy Cohn, 59, reveals she secretly battled cancer for a second time

“Facts of Life” alum Mindy Cohn revealed she has been secretly battling cancer for a second time.

“Have been off social media for awhile ‘cuz i (sic) had to go kick cancer’s ass,” the actress wrote via Instagram Sunday alongside a photo of herself in a hospital bed.

“I did so with the extraordinary help of Providence Saint John’s hospital staff,” she added, referring to the Santa Monica, California-based clinic.

“Facts of Life” alum Mindy Cohn (seen here) shared she was privately battling cancer. mindycohn/instagram
The actress took to Instagram Sunday to share she was hospitalized. mindycohn/instagram

Cohn also gave a special shoutout to nurses and the oncology department.

“Recouping for another couple of weeks and then ready for my next adventure,” she added. “Onwards! F–K Cancer!”

A rep for the “Palm Royale” star wasn’t immediately available to Page Six for comment.

“Have been off social media for awhile ‘cuz i (sic) had to go kick cancer’s ass,” Cohn, seen here in “The Facts of Life,” wrote. Courtesy Everett Collection
“Recouping for another couple of weeks and then ready for my next adventure,” Cohn (seen above in January) added. Getty Images

Cohn was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012.

“I was walking around my neighborhood in Los Angeles and I suddenly got so tired,” she told People in 2017.

“I just couldn’t go anymore. This was before Uber was really a thing,” the “Influenced” star said, explaining that she had to text a friend that she needed help.

The “Palm Royale” star (seen here in 2024) privately battled cancer in 2012. Getty Images
At the time, Cohn (seen here in 2204) underwent radiation, chemotherapy and a double mastectomy. Getty Images

Cohn shared how she would later undergo radiation, chemotherapy and a double mastectomy within five years.

“It kept spreading and coming back,” she added.

“I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop, and then it would. And then I’d wait for another shoe to drop, and it would. I was frustrated and enraged. I couldn’t control any of this. I couldn’t fix it.”

Cohn told People she was cancer-free in 2017. Pictured (L-R): “The Facts of Life” cast Lisa Whelchel, Nancy McKeon, Kim Fields, and Mindy Cohn. ©Embassy Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection
A rep for Cohn wasn’t immediately available to Page Six for comment. Seen here (L-R): Kim Fields and Mindy Cohen on “The Facts of Life.” ©Embassy Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

At the time, Cohn revealed she was declared cancer-free and was looking forward to taking on new roles on the big screen.

Before Sunday, the “Hearts Around the Table” star last posted with a selfie alongside pal and fellow actress Melissa Peterman on March 17.

Additionally, she tends to be active, sharing several photos with other friends and her “Palm Royale” castmates.

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