Jenna Fischer has sent a message of support to The Office co-star Lucy Davis after the British actor revealed that she has incurable breast cancer, writes Deadline.
Davis, best known for playing receptionist Dawn Tinsley in the UK version of The Office, shared the news on Instagram on Tuesday.
She revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2025 and that the disease has since spread to her bones.
Her post prompted an outpouring of support from fans and fellow actors, including Fischer, who played Pam Beesly in the US version of The Office.
“Beautiful post. Love you lots,” Fischer commented.
When Davis expressed her desire to continue working despite her diagnosis, Fischer responded: “And yes to working with cancer! Let’s spread that message far and wide! How working is such a comfort.”
Davis also received messages from several other stars. Ricky Gervais, who co-created and starred in the original The Office, left a heart emoji, while director Edgar Wright, who worked with Davis on Shaun of the Dead, wrote: “Love you Lucy. Always. See you very soon.”
Piers Morgan also offered his support, calling the news devastating and praising Davis for speaking openly about her experience.
Davis rose to fame through The Office, where her character Dawn became part of a much-loved will-they-won’t-they storyline with Tim Canterbury, played by Martin Freeman.
The series, created by Gervais and Stephen Merchant, eventually gave the pair a happy ending.
Freeman and Mackenzie Crook recently reflected on Davis’ performance in the BBC special Mackenzie Crook and Martin Freeman Remember… The Office. Crook praised her performance as “beautiful” and “subtle”, while Freeman recalled the Tim and Dawn storyline as “f***ing joyful”.
Davis has said she hopes to continue acting while living with cancer, highlighting the comfort and sense of purpose that work can provide.
