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Interview: 'So You Think You Can Dance' judge Mary Murphy talks about her dance with death

Murphy reveals her "greatest regret" of the season

By Liane Bonin Starr Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 3:24 PM

Mary Murphy of "So You Think You Can Dance"

 Mary Murphy of "So You Think You Can Dance"

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 On "So You Think You Can Dance," ballroom expert Mary Murphy is known for her ear-splitting shrieks, soaring whooos and generally being the most excited person on the judges' panel. But after a bout with thyroid cancer, Murphy was decidedly low key when she returned to the show, giving all of us a chance to feel a little sad about the lack of Hot Tamale train action during a season when it seemed the most worthy. During a conversation at the Fox TCA after-party, I asked Murphy how she was doing, how she felt about changes to the structure of the top 20 and what she'd love to do for the finale -- but, unfortunately, won't be able to.

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We know you were ill last season. Are you in the clear now?

I still have some things to work out but yeah, I get one of my final tests this coming Monday…and I can’t wait.

Then you're in the clear with the thyroid cancer?

Yeah, I had thyroid cancer but I also had heart issues that they want to look at and so I get my angiogram this Monday, so until the final test now and after that I’ll have at least a clean bill of health or I won’t get any surprises and have a massive heart attack, they’ll be able to do something about it, so.

 

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Liane Bonin Starr is an author, screenwriter and former writer for EW.com. Her byline has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Variety and a lot of other places. Her last book was called "a scandalously catty, guilty pleasure" by Jane magazine. Expect the same from Starr Raving.
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    HundleyFan

    Great interview, Liane! You pretty much asked the questions I would have asked. Thanks.

    August 10, 2011 at 3:59PM EST Reply to Comment

    • Aw, shucks :)

      August 10, 2011 at 7:59PM EST
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    SYTYCD fan

    I love Mary. I love the screaming and the over-the-top enthusiasm and especially the specific, insightful criticism. She is a girl next door and so genuine. I hope she is well enough to dance next season--it was so fun when Nigel danced with the tap troupe.

    August 11, 2011 at 3:19PM EST Reply to Comment

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