VP’s touching message sent to Veep actress

Former US Vice President Joe Biden has shown his support for Veep actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus following her announcement that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Louis-Dreyfus, 56, shared the news on Instagram and Twitter and made a public plea for “universal health care”.

The Seinfeld star plays Vice President Selina Meyer in comedy series Veep and she and Mr Biden did a spoof of the show together in 2014.

Mr Biden wrote on Twitter: “We Veeps stick together. Jill and I, and all of the Bidens, are with you, Julia.”

Louis-Dreyfus replied writing: “Yes we do. Love back to all of you.”