Originally Posted By jonvn Cancer is a bad disease. She was on Larry King, and here's a video of her: <a href="http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2007/07/19/lkl.tammy.faye.god.cnn" target="_blank">http://www.cnn.com/video/#/vid eo/bestoftv/2007/07/19/lkl.tammy.faye.god.cnn</a>
Originally Posted By Tiggirl Ever since I saw "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" I hold a special place in my heart for this very sweet and very kooky lady. How sad! ~Beth
Originally Posted By barboy I loved watching her on the "Surreal Life"----- what a beautiful woman! She is living testimony that even those on the far "religious right" are accepting of others sometimes. My prayers are with her as she deals with that dreadful disease. (Sharon Osbourne is another kooky female celebrity whom I wish the best as she faces cancer.)
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 You know, I also like her even though I disgreed with her early views. I think, like Dolly Parton, she's a kind soul and accepts everyone. She's got a really tough battle, and I feel for her. In my opinion, she's got the most Christian spirit, and she is such a strong person too!
Originally Posted By dsnykid I have to agree with Barboy... watching her on the Surreal Life, especially interacting with Ron Jeremy(I Think) was a true testament to how deeply she cares for other people... And she was flippin hilarious
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Wow... She is obviously a very gutsy woman, too. I've never seen anyone make so public an appearance in her condition - I don't think I could do it. Her faith is her strength and it shows. I hope when her time comes, she's comfortable and as pain-free as possible. Peace and love to you, Tammy Faye.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip I know that look all too well. As my brother was dieing of cancer I said he looked like a living skeleton... I think you see where that came from. Sadly, at the end he looked even worse than Tammy Faye does now (and he was only 52). My thoughts are with her and her family.
Originally Posted By barboy I remember reading about your little brother---it had me in tears. Peace be with you too RT.
Originally Posted By mater4 My aunt currently has lung cancer and is going through chemo treatments. Things are not looking so good as lung cancer is hard to treat and she is in an advanced stage. It makes me sad to see people go through such a horrible illness.
Originally Posted By Mary Poppins I didn't view the video earlier when I made my comment. I had no idea what Tammy Faye looked like now. It was a real shock to see her on Larry King just now. How could she have the courage to go on television when she must feel dreadful. Seeing her, I realize she is in desperate straits. Yet, she still manages to teach us about faith and thinking positively.
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder That's a jarring video. It's a testament to her fortitude she's still alive, much less be able to endure a stint on Larry King.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Now THAT is funny. Nothing will ever remove the image I have of her in my head of her crying like Niagara Falls and the various colors that were dripping down her face. I'm not sure how she got through that interview last night. I thought she might die right there in front of the world.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 She always seemed to me like a good-hearted, kooky (in the good sense) woman who was held hostage to, and sort of forced to profess, her husband's belief system. Sure enough, when they split she was free to be herself and showed herself to be much closer to the woman I figured she was.
Originally Posted By ecdc What a devastating video. My grandmother died of cancer when I was 4. I had no idea how hard it must've been on my dad and my grandpa to see her like that. I admire people like Tammy Faye or Roger Ebert who aren't afraid to show their illnesses to the world. It's a shame that we hide it and cover it up in our country, but I think that's changing.
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove Hugs to you, RoadTrip, mater4, and to all of us who have been touched and devastated by cancer. It is indeed a brave thing to give us a look into suffering and pain bared to the world. If HPV is caused by a virus, perhaps someday they'll find more strains that are caused by viruses, and someday...a cure. To all of you currently battling, or supporting loved ones: hugs all around. xoxoxo Save one for me.
Originally Posted By SuperDry Wow - she's already gone: <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/07/21/tammy.faye/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/07/ 21/tammy.faye/index.html</a>
