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Falco Recovered from Cancer Bout

Wednesday, August 04, 2004

01:50 PM PT

"Sopranos" star Edie Falco was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, but after finishing treatment, the 41-year-old actress is healthy.

According to the AP, Falco was undergoing her own personal drama last year, even as she was filming new episodes of the popular HBO mob drama. A spokesperson for Falco wouldn't comment to the AP on whether the actress' treatment included chemotherapy or surgery.

Falco recently earned her fifth Emmy nomination for outstanding lead actress in a drama series. She has three wins, with the most recent coming last September. Her role as Carmela Soprano has also earned Falco a pair of Golden Globes, two Screen Actors Guild awards and any variety of other laurels.

The actress is currently in rehearsals for the Broadway run of "'night, Mother." The Pulitzer Prize-winning play from Marsha Norman will co-star Brenda Blethyn and will open in November.

The sixth and likely final season of "The Sopranos" is expected to be filmed next year for a 2006 premiere date.