Felicity Lott | Actress, Soundtrack
Known for: Der Rosenkavalier, Anna Karenina, Mozart's The Magic Flute
www.imdb.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
- Felicity Lott has publicly disclosed that she is dealing with terminal cancer. This was reported by The Observer in a feature published around May 9, 2026, noting that she learned of her illness weeks after organizing a gown auction to benefit hospices and that she plans a charity sale in October to support hospices in Sussex [Observer: "Opera star Felicity Lott: I have terminal cancer" (May 9, 2026)].
- OperaWire also reported the announcement, highlighting that Lott spoke about her diagnosis during a BBC Radio 4 interview for This Cultural Life, and that the full episode was scheduled to air May 14, 2026. The piece confirms she learned of the illness about a year earlier [OperaWire: "Felicity Lott Makes Announcement Regarding Her Health" (May 10, 2026)].
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Citations:
- Observer article on May 9, 2026 reporting Lott’s terminal cancer and related charity plans.[1]
- OperaWire article on May 10, 2026 detailing her health announcement and BBC Radio 4 interview.[2]