Hey there, friends. After a one-month absence from The View, the inimitable Whoopi Goldberg finally decided to break her silence on the health challenges she's been going through. It's been a while, and fans were growing anxious about her well-being.
“Alright, it’s me. Yes, I’m here. I’m walking around, though maybe not as quickly as I’d like, but I’m doing okay. I’m not gone, folks,” the 63-year-old humorously reassured her audience in a pre-taped segment introduced by her cohost, Joy Behar, on the daytime program’s Friday, March 8, episode. Her words were lighthearted, but the message carried a lot of weight.
Whoopi's Health Struggle: A Candid Look
Whoopi, the EGOT winner who has been a mainstay on The View since 2007, revealed in the segment that she had been battling pneumonia in both lungs and was even septic at one point. This is why she hadn’t been on the ABC morning show since February 6. Her absence began to worry fans, and Joy Behar addressed the "serious" situation during the February 20 episode, letting the world know that Whoopi was going through something major.
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“Yes, I came extremely close to saying goodbye to this Earth. But here's the good news: I didn’t go anywhere,” Whoopi quipped, discussing just how dire her situation had been. She went on to explain that there had been "all kinds of stuff going on," but she was grateful to be on the mend.
A Heartfelt Thank You from Whoopi
Whoopi took the opportunity to express her gratitude to all those who had been sending good vibes and well-wishes her way. "Thank you for all the kind words and the wonderful things people have been saying. Even those who aren’t my biggest fans have been saying nice things about me. We all know that’s going to change once I’m back, but for now, it’s awesome. Thank you for everything," she said with her signature wit, making fans smile even as they worried.
Looking Ahead: Whoopi's Return to The View
Sources close to the show told Us Weekly earlier this week that there’s no official date set for Whoopi’s return to The View, where she shares the table with cohosts Sunny Hostin, Meghan McCain, Abby Huntsman, and Ana Navarro. But Whoopi is eager to get back into the mix and dive back into the lively discussions that the show is known for.
“Ladies, I can’t wait to see all of you. This has been an interesting journey, and I’ll share more when we’re all back at the table. To everyone, see you soon,” she said, leaving fans hopeful for her speedy recovery and return.
Get well soon, Whoopi! We can’t wait to have you back where you belong—sparking conversations and lighting up the screen with your sharp wit and charm.
