Key Takeaways
- A viral YouTube video wrongly claimed Julie Andrews had advanced lung cancer and passed away in November 2024.
- Fans on X expressed relief, initially mistaking the birthday news for something more serious.
- In 1997, a botched surgery on her vocal cords ended Andrews’ singing career.
As of November 2024, English actress, singer, and author Julie Andrews is still alive and active in the entertainment industry.
Recently, misinformation about Julie Andrews’ health and supposed passing has circulated online, confusing fans.
A viral YouTube video falsely claimed that Andrews was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer in early 2023, with a prognosis of only six months.
According to the video, Andrews supposedly faced her illness with courage, raising awareness about lung cancer risks, and entered remission by late 2023, only to relapse in March 2024.
The video even went as far as claiming that she passed away on November 9, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.
This information, however, is misleading and appears to have been created purely to attract views.
To clarify, as of the latest verified information, Julie Andrews is alive and recently celebrated her 89th birthday on October 1, 2024.
Despite the false rumors circulating online about her d*ath, fans expressed relief and joy on social media upon learning of her birthday rather than any tragic news.
Following her birthday, some X (formerly Twitter) users reacted with initial alarm, thinking the trending news indicated something more serious.
If you see someone of that advanced an age trending, it's either their birthday or their death day. Luckily, it was the former for Julie Andrews.
— barskin™ Follow me @barskin on bluesky (@barskin) October 1, 2024
Another user wrote:
With so many legends passing way lately, my heart jumped thinking this was another d*ath announcement 😮💨 Happy birthday, Julie Andrews.
Via X
The third user noted:
With all these celebrity d*aths recently, I almost had a heart attack when I saw this. Anyway, Happy Birthday to THEE Julie Andrews. The only real star to have ever lived.
Via X
In April 2024, Andrews made a rare public appearance in the Hamptons with her daughter, marking her first in over seven months.
Elegantly dressed and using a cane, she stepped into a gold SUV, radiating her timeless charm.
While Andrews mostly stays out of the public eye, she remains beloved as the voice of Lady Whistledown in “Bridgerton,” and fans are excited by hints that she may reprise her role as Queen Clarisse in a potential new “The Princess Diaries” movie.
In August 2024, she reflected on her legacy as Mary Poppins during a BBC Global interview and expressed gratitude for the character’s lasting impact.
She continues to be a cherished figure in entertainment, respected for her iconic roles and invaluable contributions to film, theatre, and literature.
Julie Andrews’ Unbreakable Spirit: Thriving After A Life-Altering Surgery
Dame Julie Andrews, known for her crystal-clear soprano voice, has had an extraordinary career spanning over eight decades, with unforgettable roles like “Mary Poppins” and Maria von Trapp in “The Sound of Music.”
In 1997, however, a life-altering medical mishap permanently affected her voice.
Andrews underwent surgery to remove non-cancerous nodules on her vocal cords, a procedure intended to restore her voice.
Tragically, it resulted in permanent damage that left her unable to sing and even altered her speaking voice.
Though doctors assured her that her voice would recover in six weeks, two years later, her singing voice had not returned.
This led to a malpractice lawsuit against Mount Sinai Hospital, which was settled in 2000 for an undisclosed amount.
Andrews has since undergone additional procedures that have helped partially restore her speaking voice, though her singing voice was never fully recovered.
Despite this setback, she adapted and continued her career, starring in numerous films and lending her voice to beloved projects such as “Bridgerton” and the “Despicable Me” franchise.
Currently, Julie Andrews is alive and continues to be a treasured Hollywood icon, sharing her talent and presence with fans, even if her singing days are behind her.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Julie Andrews, whose birth name was Julia Elizabeth Wells, was born on October 1, 1935, in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England.
- She married Tony Walton in 1959, later marrying Blake Edwards in 1969, and has five children, including actress Emma Walton Hamilton.
- In 2000, Queen Elizabeth II honored her with the title of Dame (DBE).
I remember Dame Julie Andrews so very well!!! I can remember going to see Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music and Thoroughly Modern Millie back in the 1960’s. I was really hoping that what was on the Internet was not true of her passing away.
I’m so happy that Julie Andrews is still alive and well. May the Lord Bless you Dame Julie Andrews .