Julia Baird, a well-known ABC broadcaster and author, stated the reason for her recent enigmatic absence from television was to get ready for surgery.
In 2015, Baird reported having a stomach tumor that was “the size of a basketball” that had developed as a result of advanced ovarian cancer removed.
The 55-year-old journalist and novelist on Tuesday wrote a lengthy and sincere note that she shared on Twitter and Instagram, explaining why she had not been seen anchoring the ABC news discussion program The Drum.
Baird commented, “Thank you to everyone who has written to inquire why I haven’t been on the Drum in the last three months.
It will take some time for me to heal from this week’s operation, so I won’t be back on broadcast until next year.
In addition, Ms. Baird announced that she would be “taking a vacation” from her recent position as editor-at-large of Harper’s Bazaar magazine as well as her monthly pieces in The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.
She expressed gratitude to everyone who had sent good wishes.
She added, “I am also appreciative for all of the wonderful and uplifting words you lot offer.”
I try to respond to everyone, but if I don’t, please know that I still read them and find encouragement in them.
Anyway, signing off for a while, and sending love, she concluded the message.
A large number of coworkers, including some of the most well-known journalists in Australia, as well as other prominent personalities, went to her Twitter page to wish her well.
Georgie Dent, a news presenter for Nine, tweeted, “Oh I am very sad to read this Julia.”
“What a cruel torture your body has been through.” It is beyond comprehension how your intellect and heart have remained so razor-sharp and delightfully giving. I am sending you and your family all of my love, energy, and powerful anti-cancer fast-recovery cells. xx’
Many thanks, my love. Torture is accurate! However, xx,” Baird retorted.
Paul Barry, presenter of ABC Mediawatch, expressed admiration for Baird’s boldness.
I’m sad to hear you have another round to go. Although it’s unjust, you’ve handled it so bravely, and we’re all rooting for you. We’ll see you on The Drum again soon. He wrote, “PB.”
Baird answered, “Paul, thank you very much.”
Hugh Rimington, another writer for Nine, simply wrote, “Sending love back, Julia.”
“With love, Julia.” The SBS anchor Jennie Brockie wrote, “Hope you’re feeling much better soon and can seek out some moments of astonishment over the coming several months. Paul Barry, a ch presenter, organized a support network.
Benjamin Law, a writer and documentary filmmaker, wrote: “Sending love and strength, JB. I hope your recuperation goes well and you’re receiving the rest you need.
Presenter and vocalist David Campbell of the Nine Morning Show sent a straightforward message: “Get well, Julia.”
Additionally, Julie Goodwin, the winner of Masterchef, Wendy Harmer, a radio host for ABC, Julia Banks, a former member of parliament, and Kerryn Phelps, the former head of the AMA, all left supportive notes.
Baird said on Instagram that she ‘loves all of this stuff’ she does in the media.
It’s a pleasure and an honor, therefore I want to thank everyone who watches, reads, and participates.
One of the nicest things about being a writer and a journalist is being a member of a community of readers, thinkers, debaters, kind-hearted individuals, light-seekers, and searchers of amazement and wonder.
“After finishing my previous book, I worked at the Herald, the ABC, and I got to know so many of you. I don’t consider that a given.
The Australian Work Industry Book of the Year Award 2021 was one of multiple honors bestowed to Baird’s last book, “Phosphorescence,” a memoir.
The book’s subtitle, “A narrative of rediscovering pleasure while your world becomes black,” appeared in March 2020.
Baird wrote about her experience receiving a cancer diagnosis and learning that she had a tumor in her body in 2015.
She described the tumor as being the size of a basketball and dwelling between her belly button and her spine.
Soon, I was almost stumbling with it. a shady, deadly baby. I wasn’t sure if I wanted an operation or an exorcism.
Julia Baird and her husband, comedian Julian Morrow from Chaser, reside in Sydney and are parents to two kids.