New ‘Sam and Cat’ Episode on Hold After Jennette McCurdy’s Mother’s Death?

Sam and Cat is one of the hottest new shows on the air today, however, fans of the series might have to wait a few weeks for a new episode. There is no current listing for anything new tonight, and many believe that the show is on a short hold as the result of the tragic death of Jennette McCurdy’s mother.

Jennette McCurdy tragically lost her mother to cancer earlier this year.

Debra McCurdy suffered with breast cancer for over 17 years and had been in remission for 15 years. Unfortunately Debra’s cancer returned in 2010. Jennette pinned an essay in the Wall Street Journal back in 2011 titled, "Off-Camera, My Mom’s Fight With Cancer." In the touching story, she opened up about the tragedy:

"I can’t imagine how difficult it must be for my mother to tolerate all she has gone through and continues to go through--the pain, the worry and the battle. She wakes up every day hurting and goes to sleep hurting even more. My mother, the constant optimist and effervescent, sprightly woman I know her to be, is caged along with this hideous beast they call cancer."

She later added some advice to others who are also struggling with a sick parent:

"If you are a young person struggling with a parent’s cancer, I recommend talking to them as much or as little as they are able. You don’t want to make your parent uncomfortable, but give them the chance to say everything they feel they need to say. Sometimes, parents can have a difficult time judging just how much information you may or may not want to know. After all, you are their child, and parents always put their children’s emotions before their own."

There is not a new episode of Sam and Cat scheduled for this Saturday. Many believe that is due to a filming break after Debra’s death. However, this has not been confirmed to be the issue, and the show may be on a regularly scheduled hiatus. Whatever the reason, it is certain that McCurdy is still dealing with her loss. Our thoughts are with her during this holiday season.

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