Paramount Global chair Shari Redstone was diagnosed with thyroid cancer earlier this spring, a spokesperson for Redstone said in a statement to Reuters on Thursday.

While it has been a challenging period, she is maintaining all professional and philanthropic activities throughout her treatment,” said a spokesperson.

Paramount chair Shari Redstone has disclosed that she underwent surgery for thyroid cancer in May after being diagnosed earlier this year. A spokesperson for Redstone said, "Shari Redstone was diagnosed with thyroid cancer earlier this spring.