Shari Redstone Discloses Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis

Paramount chair Shari Redstone has disclosed that she underwent surgery for thyroid cancer in May after being diagnosed earlier this year.

A spokesperson for Redstone said, “Shari Redstone was diagnosed with thyroid cancer earlier this spring. While it has been a challenging period, she is maintaining all professional and philanthropic activities throughout her treatment, which is ongoing. She and her family are grateful that her prognosis is excellent.”

Redstone is in the middle of a high-stakes fight over her company, the owner of television stations, streaming platforms and Paramount Pictures. She’s also dealing with the lawsuit filed by President Trump against the CBS news division.

Her cancer diagnosis is another difficult wrinkle in the already-tangled situation Redstone has been working to resolve.

According to the New York Times, which first reported the story, Redstone said she consulted doctors about two months ago after experiencing fatigue and other symptoms. She had surgery to remove her thyroid gland, but surgeons were unable to remove the cancer cells that had spread to her vocal cords. She continues to be treated with radiation, the spokesperson said.

The deal for Skydance to acquire Paramount has stalled as the FCC has yet to approve it. Redstone had shared the news of her diagnosis with David Ellison, the head of Skydance, and with close family members and friends.