E! News co-host recovering from brain tumour surgery

E! News co-host Maria Menounos is stepping down as co-anchor, revealing a battle with a brain tumour.

Menounos revealed to People magazine that she was diagnosed with a golf-ball-size brain tumour and underwent a seven-hour surgery in June to remove the benign tumour. She is recovering at home and spending time with her mother, who has stage 4 brain cancer.

“I am so grateful for the past three years at E!, I had such an amazing time co-hosting with Jason Kennedy and working everyday with the wonderful roster of talent on the show including producers, staff and crew,” she said.

“It was such a special, good-hearted group and one I’ll always consider family,” she added. “A special thank you to Frances Berwick and Adam Stotsky for all the support they have shown me through the years especially during these tough times. I will truly miss everyone and looking forward to this next chapter in my life.”

Adam Stotsky, president, E! Entertainment said, “Our thoughts and support go out to Maria and her family and we wish them all the best knowing that Maria will tackle this with the same fierce dedication she is known for.

“We are grateful for Maria’s many contributions to E! over the past three years.”

Source: Hollywood Reporter