Oh, that's awful.  I really hope there's a good outcome in the end, but always a difficult process even so, and must be a big shock for your sister hearing that news.  It seems to be a time for bad news.   I know it's silly but I feel so many of us lost so much during the pandemic, that it doesn't seem fair that things like cancer still go on. 

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/aug/12/actor-una-stubbs-dies-aged-84
A lovely tribute from Mark on twitter. 
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-58190446
And from Steven on Instagram.

Wow, Una even got Pul Weller tributing her, I assume she met him through joint friend Martin(who I imagine is gutted.).
Yes, I know Paul was in Sherlock...but he's a fave for me! So royalty for Una. x
Anyhow, mixed news from yesterday:
Sis explained that she had phoned Mum straight away, so they were obviously still in shock.
She had calmed down by the time I spoke to her and yes the three of them together(dunno if I have previoulsy mentioned my sister's bizarre domestic arrangements, but anyway...)are holding fast.
Just waiting the next appointment and to hear whether it will be lump extraction or full masectomy and chem/radiotherapy etc.
However, my sister had previously told Mum to let me know that our mutual friend also has breast cancer and of course Mum had forgotten...sis has suggested I send a card/note.
Our pal is very private and also it's difficult to say things by WharsApp ...our usual communication method.

A couple of things...
yeah I walked the dog around to the post box, to mail the card/note yesterday.
Walking back I did wonder...what did I actually say?  I am not sure I can even properly remember.
She is an old friend and originally one of my closest.
But once I had introduced her to my sister, I suppose with them both being gay...maybe it was natural that there became more of a connection there, I don't know.
Two things are certain: she is very private. But she had specifically said to my sister that she didn't mind me knowing and hell my hubby and I shared some incredibly personal stuff...which I can't even recall if my sister knows.
Anyhow, said friend also has the reputation of being an awkward sod.
I laid awake this morning thinking about it and thought, well, I'm 60 next year and quite frankly I am beyond folk being stroppy- so we will see.
Of course normally we would have all met up at my parents, this Summer...but my poor sis didn't even manage to coordinate with me this time.

On Una and Sherlock:
there had been some anger expressed on Twitter, over people immediately referring to S5 and I suppose as John and Sherlock might exchange:"Timing".
"Not good".
" A bit not good."

But I have been thinking about it.
I think this is the ideal opportunity to plan a special and it wouldn't even matter if it took 5 or 10 years or whatever.
The opening scene could be either by Mrs Hudson's grave, or them all being back at 221B afterwards.

Anyhow, at the end of the episode, the credits should read something like:
In memory of Una Stubbs(dates)
Our Mrs Hudson(2010-7)...and always.

I only just found out about Una's passing this morning when I saw her obituary in the newspaper. It's funny, just a few days ago I was wondering if she was still acting or if her health had declined. Well, now I know she's not acting anymore for sure...
I agree, I think a tribute in a new episode some time down the line could be nice, if they had a chance to do it. 
I'm sorry about your news, besley, though I can understand why you might be having a lot of different thoughts and feeling several different ways.  Hopefully your card will be warmly received. I can realte to what Liberty is saying about never feeling one has written the right thing in a card. I always feel that way, or my mind goes blank and I struggle to find the words. 
I hope things will not go too badly for her. I've dealt with cancer in my family more than once. My mum has had cancer for several years now and it's not always easy but we keep carrying on and do what we can when we can. I hope your sister and housemates will be able to support each other and weather things as best they can, and that you will be able to do so as well, whatever that will entail.

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Sorry to remain off topic, but just to say that I received a lovely Whats app message from my pal., who says she will phone me soon.

Many cast and crew made lovely tributes.

And now her dance partner has gone, too.
Breaking news that dancer Lionel Blair has just died.
He often danced with Una.

Loved that show!