Billiards Legend Jeanette Lee, 52, Survives Heart Attack amid Ovarian Cancer Fight: ‘God Gave Me More Time and I’m So Thankful!’

Billiards Legend Jeanette Lee, 52, Survives Heart Attack amid Ovarian Cancer Fight: ‘God Gave Me More Time and I’m So Thankful!’

Billiards legend Jeanette Lee, 52, who was diagnosed with advanced stage ovarian cancer in 2021, has announced this week that she suffered a heart attack. Thankfully, Lee is now out of the hospital. 

The mom of three, who is known as the “Black Widow” in the pool world, shared the update with her Instagram followers over the weekend.

“I’m in ICU when I’m supposed to be at the Super Billiard Expo for with Carom Sports!” Lee began of the Philadelphia-based consumer trade show, which is the largest in her industry.

 

 

“In the meantime, my daughters get ready with their middle school friends and moms to go to their first 8th grade dance!” 

“Had a heart attack but it’s more like heart break instead…wish my body wasn’t so weak!” Lee shared of her health challenges, but quickly switched to an optimistic tone. “That’s ok! God gave me more time and I’m so thankful!!” 

“Wishing you a speedy and thorough recovery,” one supporter commented. “I’m so sorry you’re missing wonderful events, but thankfully you’ll be here for future ones! Your girls are absolutely beautiful.”

 

“I’m so sorry you’re going through this,” another fan wrote. “Praying you have a quick recovery and deep healing. ♥️

A few days later, Lee posted a photo outside by a pool, looking chic in a black-and-white striped bathing suit, black hat and sunglasses, with a bandage on her left upper chest area.

“Love you all!! Hope to see you in August with a much stronger heart!”

Jeanette Lee’s Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis

 

When Jeanette Lee was first diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer at age 49, the former no. 1 female pool player in the world announced

 

she was going to fight with the “same resolve” she used to rise to the top of the male-dominated sport.

“I intend to bring the same resolve I brought to the billiards table to this fight,” Lee told the American Poolplayers Association (APA).

 

“[Late broadcaster] Jim Valvano so eloquently told us to ‘Never give up.’ I owe it to my three young daughters to do exactly that.”

Courtesy of Jeanette Lee’s Instagram.

Although Lee’s current treatment status and cancer activity is unclear, the Brooklyn native, who currently lives in Tampa, Florida, went through chemotherapy and a succession of surgeries to help slow the spread of the disease.