‘Chicago Fire’s Robyn Coffin Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis & Launches GoFundMe

Michelle Stein November 15, 2026, 8:13 am

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Chicago Fire actress Robyn Coffin announced that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
She is scheduled for a partial mastectomy on December 3, followed by radiation, and expects to miss at least three weeks of work.
A GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $15,000 toward its $70,000 goal to help cover medical costs and lost income.

Chicago Fire star Robyn Coffin just announced her breast cancer diagnosis while launching a GoFundMe campaign to help support her family amid treatment.

On Friday, November 13, the actress — who plays Cindy Herrmann, the wife of Captain Christopher Herrmann (David Eigenberg) — shared the unexpected health update with a GoFundMe ask of $70,000.

“As many of you may know, Robyn has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Terrible news,” the fundraiser’s description reads. “The good news — she has a crack team at the hospital organizing and planning her surgery and aftercare and recovery. The great news — Robyn’s adoring husband Grant and supportive friends will be wonderful caregivers.”

Robyn’s surgery is set for December 3, when she will undergo a right partial mastectomy, with radiation afterward. She is expected to be out of work for three weeks, possibly longer if a full mastectomy is needed.

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Although it’s “not an easy ask for Robyn or [her husband] Grant,” the family is asking for funds to “not only to fill in the gaps that insurance will surely leave, but also to help sustain Robyn and Grant while Robyn is off work” as she receives treatment. The GoFundMe description pointed out, “When Robyn doesn’t work, she doesn’t get paid.”

“Thank goodness they have insurance, but let’s not get cocky — let’s give them a nest egg because we know there will be surprises,” the message continued. “We know that with insurance, the surgery and hospital bill will amount to $40k. Because the surgery is hard upon, this amount is most urgent. The balance is for said surprises: a longer recovery period (see not working), medicine off the plan or not fully covered, or whatever is thrown at them.”

As of writing, the GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $15,000 of its $70,000 goal.

Coffin has played Cindy since 2012, when she made her debut in Season 1, Episode 2.

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