Mindy Cohn, beloved for her role on The Facts of Life, was used to nonstop energy — until a morning walk in 2012 left her drained. “Something’s wrong with me. I need help,” she texted Helen Hunt. That moment led to a breast cancer diagnosis and the start of a long, hidden fight.
Cohn had built a steady career with roles like Velma in What’s New, Scooby-Doo?. But after her diagnosis, she vanished from Hollywood without explanation. For five years, she quietly underwent a double mastectomy, chemo, and radiation.
Cohn found peace on a 60-acre farm in upstate New York. “I knew it was important to come here,” she said. The remote setting helped her recover as her cancer progressed to Stage 4. “I was frustrated and enraged. I couldn’t control any of this.”
Now cancer-free, Cohn is focused on meaningful projects and living fully. “I think I’m a good actress, and I have a lot to offer,” she shared. Her strength and optimism continue to inspire.
