'I am blessed' - Paul Mescal's mother Dearbhla confirms that she is in remission
The mother of Oscar-nominated Paul Mescal who starred in Sally Rooney's Normal People, confirmed that she is in remission and is excited about where her life will take her
Dearbhla Mescal, mother of the Oscar-nominated Kildare actor Paul Mescal, has confirmed that she is in remission and cancer-free.
In an upbeat post on Instagram she confirmed the news that she is in remission.
"I am Blessed. Yes I will continue to take tablets, have blood tests but I am Dearbhla, just Dearbhla not Dearbhla with Cancer & I am lucky, joyous & feeling very, very excited about where my life will take me & oh the places I will go," she posted.
Dearbhla has posted regular updates on her health journey and has remained remarkably positive.
"Gratitude does not encompass all I feel for Dr Patrick Hayden & his teams at The Beacon & St James’. To be cared for as I was in Unit 6 & The Berkitt wards was something to behold," she wrote.
"The love of my children, my husband, my family & dearest friends, the audience of you, the prayers of so many, the vibes sent out to the universe carried me through the hard times & lifted me when I truly felt done in. My cup runneth over & my heart will forever hold yours. Thank you … now guys what’s next ?" Derbhla added.
The 55-year-old was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of bone marrow cancer, in 2022.
Paul Mescal later paid a loving tribute to his mother on the global stage as he accepted the Best Actor award at the Olivier Awards for his stage performance as Stanley in A Streetcar Named Desire.
In his acceptance speech, Paul thanked his parents and wished his mum well, saying: “I hope you get better”.