Scooby-Doo Velma voice star Mindy Cohn reveals cancer has returned after remission

Mindy Cohn, best known for playing Natalie Green on The Facts of Life and voicing Velma Dinkley in the Scooby-Doo franchise, has revealed that her cancer has returned after years in remission.

The actress shared the emotional update with fans after taking a break from social media. Cohn posted a photo from a hospital bed with IV lines attached, explaining her recent absence.

Despite the difficult news, she appeared upbeat and determined as she thanked her medical team and loved ones for supporting her through treatment.

“I have been off social media for a while ’cuz I had to go kick cancer’s ass,” she wrote. Cohn also praised the staff at Providence Saint John’s Hospital and said she was recovering for the next couple of weeks before getting ready for “my next adventure.”

She ended the message with a defiant, “Onwards! F**K Cancer!”

Cohn also shared that the disease had metastasized and returned multiple times, calling the experience frustrating and beyond her control.

Her latest health update has sparked an outpouring of support from fans, many of whom praised her resilience and positive spirit.