Star Jones' Brush with Death

March 31, 2009 | Candid Confessions
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Former "View" co-host Star Jones is opening up for the first time about the secret health scare that gave her only nine months to live when she was 19. Star tells "Extra's" A.J. Calloway, "I was diagnosed with a tumor in my chest cavity... It left me with some physical scars and some emotional ones and I used to do everything in my power to hide the scar on the center of my chest."

Jones says removing the bandages was one of the hardest parts. She admits, "When they took the bandages off in the hospital, I had a complete nervous breakdown, almost." Star says she came close to an anxiety attack after she saw her "chest with stitches and sutures."

She blames the radiation for her weight gain, saying, "My thyroid was completely irradiated... so I saw myself balloon over the years and then that coupled with being lethargic and sedentary and overeating and relying on food, it just became an epidemic."

On Wednesday's "Oprah," Jones talks about her incredible 160-pound weight-loss. Oprah Winfrey's couch is one of Star's save havens. The 47-year-old confesses, "She gives you a very safe place to share and sort of free yourself from demons." Jones continues, "Oprah has been very candid about her weight struggles and I think it gave me a little bit of camaraderie to know that I was not just talking to her but I was talking to a number of her viewers who face the same struggle daily."

When asked about her current diet and exercise routine, Jones responds, "I've stayed within ten-pound range for the last three and a half years... for me, I have to get some exercise three days a week." Star says it's all about portion control!

comments

What was the reason for Star’s divorce. I only caught the tail-end of her interview with Oprah. She seems very SAD to me, even tho she just claims that she doesn’t have to be loud & “out there” since she has a new body. I think she is depressed & sad, possibly a result from her divorce. Does anyone else think the same thing?-Tommye

Anonymous
June 15, 2009

i like the headline “brush with death.. perhaps a comb should have been used!!

dang, only a brush?? too bad.

lmao
April 1, 2009

Oh please,when she was 19 how old is she know. Star jones is always full of herself. She just needs to guit trying to be in the spot light.Who cares star!!!!!

anonymous
April 1, 2009

First of all, this article is about Star not the First Lady. Secondly, we spoke negatively about Palin because she’s an idiot not because of the way she dressed. That was the only thing I liked about her :)

Resp to Melanie
April 1, 2009

Yeah, right, Melanie? Meanwhile, the idiots couldn’t stop ragging on Sarah Palin (who donated her wardrobe, ANYWAY!) You won’t hear one BLIP about this one. NO MATTER WHAT IS DONE, SAID, WORN,etc, it will all be perceived as nothing short of genius!!

Anonymous
April 1, 2009

Staar Jones has always been full of herself! Outside of getting a great education in law, she is pretty sad. Where was her Mom, her faith and family in all of this? She was so self absorbed that she missed the best opportunity while on the View. She was in a position where she could have won over the country by being honest regarding the weight loss surgery she had instead of lying.She lost our respect & trust. That’s why no one really gives a second thought to her.Oh we forgive her, & she will sell a few books, however, I don’t think too many women are interested in getting an update. I saw her show a couple of times and was not surprised it was canceled. I guess that by being on Oprah she can get herself once again in the spotlight she so desperately chases. Go back to practicing law and do some good for someone other than yourself!

Paula
March 31, 2009

Staar Jones has always been full of herself! Outside of getting a great education in law, she is pretty sad. Where was her Mom, her faith and family in all of this? She was so self absorbed that she missed the best opportunity while on the View. She was in a position where she could have won over the country by being honest regarding the weight loss surgery she had instead of lying.She lost our respect & trust. That’s why no one really gives a second thought to her.Oh we forgive her, & she will sell a few books, however, I don’t think too many women are interested in getting an update. I saw her show a couple of times and was not surprised it was canceled. I guess that by being on Oprah she can get herself once again in the spotlight she so desperately chases. Go back to practicing law and do some good for someone other than yourself!

Paula
March 31, 2009

I feel that the 1st Lady Obama.. is showing very poor taste. Spending $2500.00 on a coat, when some people in the country can’t even afford rent, food, gas. I’m sure every outfit she wears could pay someones housepayment for a few months. How dare she!!! So much for helping the people of the nation. Lets just flaunt over-spending in the worse way.

Melanie
March 31, 2009

Wishing the best to Starr Jones-she has struggled just like a many people do-

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March 31, 2009
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