Rep: Melanie Griffith had skin cancer surgery

The Associated Press, Thursday, December 17, 2009, 12:59pm (PST)

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A representative for Melanie Griffith says the actress has had surgery to remove early stages of skin cancer from her face.

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Spokeswoman Robin Baum said Thursday the procedure was done early enough to prevent further complications.

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The 52-year-old Griffith was left with a black eye after the surgery.

The "Working Girl" star has a 12-year-old daughter with her husband, actor Antonio Banderas. Griffith also has an adult son and daughter from previous relationships.

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She is set to appear on an episode of TV's "Nip/Tuck" next year.