UPDATES: Natalie Cole and Maura Tierney

In another health update, actress Maura Tierney has withdrawn from the NBC show Parenthood. Production on the drama was originally postponed to accommodate Ms. Tierney’s health evaluation. She was
diagnosed with breast cancer in July and underwent surgery, followed by chemotherapy, which is ongoing. However, schedule conflicts between filming and chemotherapy schedules have caused the actress to exit from the role, which will be recast.

A representative for Ms. Tierney said in astatement to Access Hollywood: “Maura Tierney regrets that she will not be able to continue her roleon Parenthood due to a conflict with the production schedule of the show and her breast cancer treatments…Ms. Tierney and her doctors remain confident that the outcome of her treatments will be positive. She is deeply disappointed that she will not be able to rejoin such a highly respected, talented, fun and funny group of actors and wishes to thank Jason Katims and NBC for their patience and support.