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Black celebrities affected by breast cancer

Famous black women affected by breast cancer , 

1. Robin Roberts: American television broadcaster and anchor of ABC's Good Morning America, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007.


2. Hoda Kotb: American television personality and co-anchor of NBC's Today Show, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007.


3. Cynthia Nixon: American actress, best known for her role in Sex and the City, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006.


4. Wanda Sykes: American comedian and actress, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011.


5. Sheryl Underwood: American comedian and television host, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013.


6. Angela Bassett: American actress and director, lost her mother to breast cancer and has been an advocate for breast cancer awareness.


7. Gloria Steinem: American feminist, journalist, and social activist, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1986.


8. Vanessa Bell Calloway: American actress and producer, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009.


9. Maura Tierney: American actress, best known for her role in ER, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009.


10. Beverly Johnson: American model and actress, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001.

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