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So You Think You Can Dance Judge Mary Murphy Is Cancer-Free

The squeal is sticking around. Mary Murphy, the judge on Fox's So You Think You Can Dance famed for her high-pitched scream and trademark laugh, announced she's free from thyroid cancer after undergoing surgery last month.
/ Source: E!online

The squeal is sticking around.

Mary Murphy, the judge on Fox's So You Think You Can Dance famed for her high-pitched scream and trademark laugh, announced she's free from thyroid cancer after undergoing surgery last month.

"I am in Atlanta doing auditions, and I am on top of the world since the news came in," Murphy tells E! News.

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The 52-year-old ballroom dance champ was given a clean bill of health by her doctors Feb. 17 after going under the knife back in December to have a tumor in her thyroid removed.

"I have never had more fun at an audition city, and I'm not sure if I'm seeing things differently but I have never seen so many genius dancers in eight seasons in one city. It's a very good day and one I will always remember!" Murphy said.

The choreographer received her diagnosis over three years ago but waited until now to take care of it.

We're glad to hear the operation was a success. As she mentioned, Murphy is planning her return (after skipping last season) to the SYTYCD judges panel when the hit talent contest's eight season debuts this summer.

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