NEIGHBOURS legend Holly Valance is thought to be among those throwing support behind Kate Keltie after it was revealed she is battling cancer.
Katie starred as Holly‘s younger sister Michelle Scully in Neighbours from 1999 to 2003.
Holly Valance made a large donation to her onscreen sister Katie Keltie’s GoFundMe after her cancer diagnosis
She has been told she has an aggressive form of breast cancer that has spread
Holly, second from right, played Flick Scully in Neighbours alongside Katie, far left, as her younger sister Michelle
Her shock diagnosis was revealed on a GoFundMe page set up to cover essential living costs throughout her chemotherapy treatment with the aim of raising $25,000AUD (£13,800).
And former pop star Holly, who is married to British businessman and prospective Chelsea football club owner Nick Candy, generously deposited $2000 with her name at the top of the list of donors.
At the time if writing Katie’s friends, family and fans had raised $31,620.
Ebony Gilbert, who is set up Katie’s GoFundMe to cover the cost of cancer, revealed Katie was given the heartbreaking news that she will need chemotherapy treatment “for the rest of her life” and cannot work.
“She was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer. Her cancer is extremely aggressive and it has spread to other parts of her body, including her lymph nodes, blood and hip bones (known as metastatic cancer),” she penned.
“Given the severity of the chemotherapy that Kate requires, her Oncologist advised that working and maintaining her job during this time, is not an option.
“She will lose her gorgeous hair and cannot carry children in the future …
“Kate will then require chemo infusions every three weeks for the rest of her life, and potentially radiotherapy and surgery too.”
Donors shared messages of sympathy and support for Katie.
One fan penned: “Kate, as a UK fan of Neighbours since its beginning, you and the rest of the Scully’s remain close to my heart. I’m glad that it sounds like you have a great support network, but know also that your Neighbours family is rooting for you all the way.”
Katie also shared a personal update on the GoFundMe page and revealed she had Covid in another health blow, as she thanked everyone for their support.
She penned on Friday: “Hi everyone. I am so sorry I haven’t had a chance to thank you all personally yet- stay with me, I’ll get there!
“I just wanted to say thank you, thank you, thank you for all of your support, and messages and phone calls. It’s so amazing to know I have so many incredible people in my corner.
“I’ve just got over Covid and I start my first round of chemotherapy tomorrow, and you really have no idea how my head space has changed going into it because of each and every one of you. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. Kate x”
Katie starred in Neighbours from 1999 to 2003
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