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MSNBC President Rebecca Kutler Discloses Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Plans Short Leave

The announcement comes during MSNBC's transition to MS NOW under the planned Versant spin-off.

Overview

  • MSNBC confirmed she has a favorable prognosis and expects to be away only a few weeks.
  • Kutler informed staff on the network’s editorial call Wednesday morning after notifying NBCUniversal leaders and top anchors earlier.
  • CNN first reported the diagnosis, and Brian Stelter said she urged employees to prioritize their health.
  • MSNBC has begun separating operations from NBC News, with NBC News programming off the channel as of Oct. 6 and Washington correspondents ending appearances by Oct. 20.
  • The cable network is slated to rebrand as MS NOW and move into Versant, with the spin-off targeted to close by the end of 2025.