New York, NY – May 23, 2025, 04:21 AM ET – Fox News comedian and co-host Kat Timpf has emerged as an inspiring figure after undergoing a double mastectomy for breast cancer, a diagnosis that blindsided her just hours before giving birth to her first child. The 36-year-old, known for her sharp wit on Gutfeld!, shared a courageous update from her hospital bed on Thursday, blending humor with hope as she navigates this dual challenge of motherhood and recovery.
Timpf received the stage zero breast cancer diagnosis on April 28, 2025, mere hours before going into labor with her son, born on April 29 with her husband, Cameron Friscia. The unexpected news turned her pregnancy’s final moments into an emotional rollercoaster. “I was waddling around, begging for labor to start, when the doctor dropped the bomb,” Timpf recounted in a late February post titled “A Twist of Fate,” detailing her unconventional path to parenthood. Her doctors confirmed the cancer hadn’t spread, offering reassurance amid the chaos.
On Thursday afternoon, Timpf posted a photo from her hospital bed, her legs draped in a gown with a playful “censored” graphic over her feet. In a caption dripping with her signature humor, she wrote, “Post-surgery update! Honestly, they’re barely smaller than my pre-pregnancy days—guess I’m still the same old Kat!” The quip about her reduced breast size after the mastectomy drew laughter and admiration from fans. “Your humor is a superpower—keep shining through this,” one follower commented on X, while another added, “Laughter’s your best ally, Kat! Praying for you [heart emoji].”
Timpf’s supporters flooded her with well-wishes as she balances recovery with caring for her newborn. “You’re a rockstar mom, Kat! Rest up and beat this,” one X user wrote. Another chimed in, “Motherhood and cancer—tough combo, but you’ve got this with that amazing spirit!” The outpouring reflects her openness about the journey, from spontaneous labor on her apartment floor post-diagnosis to the surgical decision she made with her medical team.
The double mastectomy, performed last week at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, was a proactive choice despite the stage zero classification. Timpf addressed critics on social media, saying, “Every breast cancer case is unique. I don’t take this lightly—it’s heartbreaking—but I’m lucky to have top doctors guiding me.” Her edgy humor shone through again with a post: “After childbirth recovery, mole scars, mastectomy, reconstruction, and gym time, watch out, world—it’s game on!”
Timpf, a co-host on Gutfeld! airing weeknights at 10 PM, worked throughout her pregnancy, delighting viewers with her comedic takes. She’s also an author of New York Times bestsellers I Used to Like You Until… and You Can’t Joke About That, showcasing her ability to find levity in life’s challenges. Her husband, Cameron Friscia, a veteran, has been by her side, with the couple pictured together as recently as October 5, 2023, beaming with love.
The story has trended on X under #KatTimpfStrong, with fans praising her resilience. Timpf’s journey—from a shock diagnosis to surgery and motherhood—has become a testament to strength and humor. As she recovers, she plans to return to Gutfeld! with renewed energy, proving that even in the darkest times, laughter and love can light the way.