Magda Szubanski has shared a joyful new update after enduring one of the most challenging periods of her life — and fans are celebrating alongside her.
The beloved Australian comedy icon, best known to many for her unforgettable role in Kath & Kim, is preparing to release a deeply personal new memoir titled I Can’t Tell You But I Will. The book is set to arrive in September and is already being described as one of her most powerful and emotional projects yet.
The news comes after Magda, 64, revealed earlier this year that she was in remission following treatment for stage 4 mantle cell lymphoma, a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer. Her health journey left supporters deeply worried, but her latest announcement has brought a wave of relief, admiration and love from fans.
In the memoir, Magda is expected to open up about some of the most defining moments of her life, including the loss of her beloved mother Margaret and her role in Australia’s marriage equality campaign. She has described the book as a story about grief, courage, love and learning how to stand firm while staying true to yourself.
For Magda, the book is not just a celebrity memoir. It is a tribute to her mother, a reflection on public pressure and a raw account of how personal pain can reshape a person’s purpose. She has spoken about moving from comedian to campaigner, from daughter to orphan, and from idealist to someone forced to become stronger through life’s hardest lessons.
Publisher Michael Hayward praised the memoir as extraordinary, calling it a book about mothers, daughters, courage, family and love.
Fans who connected with Magda’s first memoir, Reckoning, are now being told this new chapter may be just as moving — perhaps even more revealing.
After months of concern over her health, Magda’s update has landed as a moment of hope. Her simple message to supporters was filled with warmth, gratitude and quiet strength, leaving many fans emotional and proud to see her smiling again.
