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Jan 10, 2010 · Jan 10, 2010. Q Is Law & Order ’s S. Epatha Merkerson suffering from cancer in reality or just on TV?—Lenore Howell, Red Bluff, Calif. Photos: 12 Celebrity Cancer Survivors. A “My health is...
S. Epatha Merkerson [a] (born Sharon Epatha Merkerson; November 28, 1952) is an American actress. She has received accolades for her work, including an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, four NAACP Image Awards, two Obie Awards, and two Tony Award nominations.
In real life, Merkerson is an outspoken advocate for lung cancer patients and was on the Board of Directors of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. An Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Award winner, she's won critical acclaim for her work in theater, television and film.
Jan 6, 2022 · S. Epatha Merkerson has been advocating for the campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and other cancer organizations for years. Within a year of quitting, she got involved in sharing her story.
Jun 10, 2010 · This season, Balcer and his writing staff gave her a story arc with a little substance: Van Buren was diagnosed with cervical cancer. “The thing is, I’ve always said, ‘I’m here, use me,’” says...
Mar 31, 2024 · It takes a legion of dedicated physicians for any hospital to operate smoothly, and Gaffney Medical Center's Sharon Goodwin (S. Epatha Merkerson) runs a tight ship on Chicago Med. How to...
Apr 2, 2010 · The Emmy-winning actress just phoned to discuss her emotional decision and what it may mean for her cancer-stricken alter ego. How did you arrive at this decision? S. EPATHA MERKERSON: It’s a...
View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. S. Epatha Merkerson. Actress: Law & Order. A native of Michigan, S. Epatha Merkerson earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Wayne State University. In 1978, she moved to New York City to apply her craft on stage.
Apr 1, 2010 · Merkerson, whose character was diagnosed with cancer earlier this season, says she doesn't know yet if Lt. Van Buren will live or die. "Van Buren is a hell of a character.
Jun 16, 2008 · The devastating effects of lung cancer are never too far from S. Epatha Merkerson's heart and mind. Two of her closest friends died from the disease. And in "nothing short of a miracle," a sister...
