Did you know that Ann Jillian was just 4️⃣ when she started her career and 1️⃣2️⃣ when she catapulted into stardom? 😮👏 It was during the filming of «Alice in Wonderland» that she was diagnosed with a terminal disease! 🥺💔 The youthful star was given a second chance to life MIRACULOUSLY and is already 7️⃣5️⃣! 🧐🤫 Take a deep breath before I share more astonishing details on her personal life in this article! 👇
Back in the 1960s she started her career as an actress and gained international acclaim after her role as the sultry Cassie Cranston on the sitcom «It’s a Living». Few know that the iconic actress was still 4 when she stepped into the industry and had already become a superstar by the age of 13. Her roles in «Gypsy», «Jennifer Slept Here» and «Sugar Babies» were nothing short of remarkable too.
Just as young as at the age of 35 the star received a cancer diagnosis and was destined to face a life-threatening battle. She underwent a double mastectomy. By the way, doctors informed the actress about her terminal disease while she was filming for «Alice in Wonderland».
Not only her friends’ unwavering support, but also her faith and her parents’ survival story during World War II inspired her to find enough courage inside to recover. Here, it should be mentioned that the actress was already 42 when she and her husband Andy Murcia embraced parenthood welcoming their son, Andrew, which they called another miracle.
Her strong and enduring marriage inspired millions in the Globe. They have shared 47 years of mutual respect, understanding and dedication. Now, as a grandmother, she enjoys spending time with her granddaughter.
