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N.J. Sen. Allen, former TV anchor, fighting cancer

State Sen. Diane Allen (R., Burlington) has been diagnosed with an "aggressive cancer" and could have surgery as early as this week, her office disclosed today.

"My illness has shown me again just how much the good people of my district and the state of New Jersey care about others," Allen said. "It's impossible to express how grateful I am for their outpourings of caring, support and love."

Allen, 61, a deputy minority leader in the legislature, formerly worked as a news anchor in Philadelphia on Channels 3 and 10. She was sidelined for much of last year with a bout of pneumonia, which forced her to miss several voting sessions.

 

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Posted 12:47 PM, 11/09/2009
Tom Kearney
God be with you, Diane...............you are a class act!!
Posted 12:51 PM, 11/09/2009
Nihilist
My prayers go out to Diane!
Posted 01:02 PM, 11/09/2009
rmw38
As an ongoing recipient of beam radiation following the diagnosis of cancer, I can empathize with her and wish her the best.
Posted 01:07 PM, 11/09/2009
Jkitty
I'll keep the Senator in my prayers.
Posted 01:16 PM, 11/09/2009
Pooh
So sorry to hear of this news. She was a great anchor here. A classy and stylish lady. Best wishes and prayers.
Posted 02:58 PM, 11/09/2009
psyrus
Its a shame. I always liked her. I hope she gets better.
Posted 03:18 PM, 11/09/2009
Bobphxville
Good luck Senator Allen. Prayers to you.
Posted 04:00 PM, 11/09/2009
fmbjogger
I join with those wishing Sen Allen a full recovery. Diane was a throwback to the good old days of local tv news when the people reporting it actually lived in our community and cared about it's future....FACENDA, SAVAGE, LEONARD,HUGGINS, CLARK ,among the few, can't be replaced. Diane Allen is among that select group of our local timeless and classy newspeople.
Posted 04:07 PM, 11/09/2009
Melyssa
I also wish Diane a complete recovery. My family and I used to watch her broadcast the news more than anyone else during her stay at Channel 3.
Posted 05:08 PM, 11/09/2009
mjr52
Sem. Allen is the genuine article. Our prayers are with you and your fight with cancer.
Posted 05:26 PM, 11/09/2009
MidlanticDave
Wish you well Diane.
Posted 07:56 PM, 11/09/2009
Blackswan
At first glance I thought it said Senator Arlen (Specter). Oh well. I will continue to pray that cancer will finally take that pos.
Posted 10:46 PM, 11/09/2009
lookfar111
A life well lived is worth celebrating. Wish Diane well and look forward to her being with us for many years to come.
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