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Stranger Things Star Speaks Out After Being Forgotten in Series 5 Finale Amid Cancer Diagnosis

Jennifer Marshall revealed she was in remission during filming but exclusion from Season 5 affected her health insurance options despite her request to remain on the show.

  • Earlier this week, Jennifer Marshall posted she was surprised not to appear in Stranger Things' final season and said she 'wonders every day' where Susan Hargrove was.
  • Marshall has said she was treated for Stage 3 melanoma during Stranger Things Season four and told the Duffer brothers not to write her out due to concern for her wellbeing.
  • Max spent much of Season five in a coma and hospital, while Lucas Sinclair kept vigil and Susan Hargrove was nowhere to be seen on screen.
  • Following fan reaction, Marshall said she was disappointed not to be in Season five and clarified her post wasn't malicious, adding she holds no ill will toward those involved.
  • She added that shooting the final season would have helped Jennifer Marshall, actress, obtain union health insurance and provided financial and emotional support after her cancer battle.
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