Kathy Griffin says she lied about cancer returning to get out of car ride with 'anti-gay' driver
Published on April 24, 2026.
Comedian Kathy Griffin has revealed that she lied about her cancer returning during a car ride in Minnesota, where a driver made anti-gay remarks. She initially felt uncomfortable and made up a story to the driver, claiming she had a cousin named Jill who wanted to drive her to the airport instead. The incident occurred during the ride and prompted Griffin to text her tour manager about what to do. Despite the discomfort, she insisted that she was not suffering from cancer and announced in 2021 that she had beaten the disease.
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