'I am blessed' - Paul Mescal's mother Dearbhla confirms that she is in remission

Dearbhla Mescal, mother of the Oscar-nominated Kildare actor Paul Mescal, has confirmed that she is in remission and cancer-free. 

In an upbeat post on Instagram she confirmed the news that she is in remission.

"I am Blessed. Yes I will continue to take tablets, have blood tests but I am Dearbhla, just Dearbhla not Dearbhla with Cancer & I am lucky, joyous & feeling very, very excited about where my life will take me & oh the places I will go," she posted. 

Dearbhla has posted regular updates on her health journey and has remained remarkably positive. 

"Gratitude does not encompass all I feel for Dr Patrick Hayden & his teams at The Beacon & St James’. To be cared for as I was in Unit 6 & The Berkitt wards was something to behold," she wrote. 

"The love of my children, my husband, my family & dearest friends, the audience of you, the prayers of so many, the vibes sent out to the universe carried me through the hard times & lifted me when I truly felt done in. My cup runneth over & my heart will forever hold yours. Thank you … now guys what’s next ?" Derbhla added. 

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The 55-year-old was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of bone marrow cancer, in 2022. 

Paul Mescal later paid a loving tribute to his mother on the global stage as he accepted the Best Actor award at the Olivier Awards for his stage performance as Stanley in A Streetcar Named Desire.

In his acceptance speech, Paul thanked his parents and wished his mum well, saying: “I hope you get better”.