Veep and Seinfeld star Julia Louis-Dreyfus has announced that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. 

The award-winning actor posted the following statement on Twitter earlier today:

"1 in 8 women get breast cancer. Today, I'm the one" 

"The good news is that I have the most glorious group of supportive and caring family and friends, and fantastic insurance through my union. The bad news is that not all women are so lucky, so let's fight all cancers and make universal healthcare a reality."