In January 2012, Taggert experienced a medical emergency at CTV, collapsing in the studio washroom. Medical tests revealed a ruptured tumor in her small intestine caused by a rare form of cancer known as gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), which affects approximately 15 people per million. Surgery to remove the tumor lasted five hours, and the diagnosis prompted a lengthy period of treatment and recovery.
Taggert addressed her journey publicly, appearing in a 2014 BC magazine feature as a "Cancer Cover Girl." Calling the experience therapeutic, she stated, “It takes the weight of the world off your shoulders when you share common experiences, including those about cancer.” On February 19, 2015, Taggert announced via Twitter that she had taken her final dose of cancer medication. She expressed relief, noting a welcomed end to side effects such as fatigue, muscle cramping, and immune system suppression.
Following her cancer remission, Taggert shared her new perspective in an interview with BC Living. “I don’t get worked up about little things like I used to," she explained. "Everyone is going through something, even if it isn’t always immediately apparent.”
Taggert remains active on social media, where she maintains a strong presence. Her Twitter account (@tamarataggart) has over 36,000 followers. On April 10, 2018, following her CTV departure, she tweeted, “I’m in a puddle of tears, overwhelmed by your kindness. It’s been my privilege to have grown up with you the past 21 years.” On April 25, she wrote, “Doing something I haven’t done in decades... be alone. This is a pretty nice place to think, reflect and hopefully begin to heal.”
Her Facebook page (@TamaraLeeTaggart) has over 18,000 followers, and her Instagram (@tamarataggart) has over 37,000 followers, where she continues to share advocacy work, personal reflections, and family moments.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 2 May, 1968 |
| Age: | 51 yrs |
| Occupations: | Journalist |
| Citizenship: | Canada |
| Birth Place: | Vancouver |
| Education: | British Columbia Institute of Technology |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | Canadian meteorologist |
