MAURA TIERNEY QUITS SHOW

Former ER star Maura Tierney has dropped out of her new show to have treatment for breast cancer.
Tierney, 44, announced in July that she had found a tumour in her breast and her show, Parenthood, was put on hold for two months while she had surgery.
Now she has left the comedy about a dysfunctional family, based on the 1989 Ron Howard film of the same name and written and executive produced by Jason Katims.
Her spokesman said in a statement: “Maura Tierney regrets that she will not be able to continue her role on Parenthood due to a conflict with the production schedule of the show and her breast cancer treatments.
“Ms Tierney and her doctors remain confident that the outcome of her treatments will be positive.
“She is deeply disappointed that she will not be able to rejoin such a highly respected, talented, fun and funny group of actors and wishes to that Jason Katims and NBC for their patience and support.”
The NBC network issued its own statement, saying: “While we are saddened that Maura Tierney won't be able to continue in her current role in Parenthood, our main concern is for her quick and full recovery.
“Our thoughts and best wishes are with her.”
Tierney's role will be recast and the series is now expected to begin airing in February.
The actress, best know for her Emmy-nominated role as Dr Abby Lockhart in ER, had a recurring role as Denis Leary's character's love interest in the last series of Rescue Me.