May 3, 2026·3 min read·Independent civic signal

Shari Redstone says she has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer

Paramount Global chair and controlling shareholder Shari Redstone has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, according to a spokeswoman, as she continues to oversee the media company.

Why this matters: “Shari Redstone was diagnosed with thyroid cancer earlier this spring,” her spokeswoman Molly Morse said late Thursday.

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“Shari Redstone was diagnosed with thyroid cancer earlier this spring,” her spokeswoman Molly Morse said late Thursday.

“While it has been a challenging period, she is maintaining all professional and philanthropic activities throughout her treatment, which is ongoing.

Source: Shari Redstone · Published: 2026-05-03 11:38 UTC

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“Shari Redstone was diagnosed with thyroid cancer earlier this spring,” her spokeswoman Molly Morse said late Thursday.

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Public risk: “Shari Redstone was diagnosed with thyroid cancer earlier this spring,” her spokeswoman Molly Morse said late Thursday.

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“Shari Redstone was diagnosed with thyroid cancer earlier this spring,” her spokeswoman Molly Morse said late Thursday.

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