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'Real Housewives of Orange County' star diagnosed with tongue cancer
USA Today • • general
Key Points:
- Jeana Keough, original cast member of "The Real Housewives of Orange County," has been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue at age 70, with the cancer having spread after initial surgery.
- Keough is currently undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy, experiencing severe side effects including exhaustion, pain, and difficulty eating, which has prevented her from working as a realtor.
- Her daughter, Kara Bosworth, launched a $50,000 GoFundMe campaign to help cover medical expenses and daily living costs, raising nearly $42,000 within 24 hours, with support from longtime co-star Tamra Judge and others.
- Keough starred in the first five seasons of the reality show and has remained connected to the series, including serving as narrator for Season 15.
