'I'm very thankful': Tom Hanks' wife Rita Wilson reveals she has 'won' her breast cancer battle as she dazzles in sparkling black dress at Tony Awards

By Colette Fahy for MailOnline

Published: 03:33 EST, 8 June 2015 | Updated: 10:55 EST, 8 June 2015

Rita Wilson has 'won' her battle against breast cancer.

The 58-year-old actress - who is married to Tom Hanks - underwent a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction in April after a diagnosis of invasive lobular carcinoma but says she is now in recovery.

Speaking as she walked the red carpet at the 2015 Tony Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall, on Sunday evening, she told E! News: 'I feel great. When you do Broadway, you have a family there and one at home as well. I had so much love through the process. I'm very thankful.' 

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She's back and fighting fit: Rita Wilson explained at the Tony Awards on Sunday, her first public appearance since revealing she has cancer, that she is now free of the disease

She's back and fighting fit: Rita Wilson explained at the Tony Awards on Sunday, her first public appearance since revealing she has cancer, that she is now free of the disease

Rita, making her first public appearance since revealing her cancer, added that she was no longer fighting the disease and she had 'won' the battle.

Rita - who resumed her role in stage production Fish in the Dark in May - was accompanied to the ceremony by her son Colin and shared a picture of them together. 

She tweeted: '.@ColinHanks, my son, and I @TheTonyAwards. Just sat down! Great seats!(sic)'

And Colin also shared a picture, writing: 'I got to go to the Tonys as this lady's date. Much fun was had.' 

Dressed to impress: Rita opted for a dazzling Tom Ford column gown which flattered her figure

Dressed to impress: Rita opted for a dazzling Tom Ford column gown which flattered her figure 

Family fun: Rita was accompanied by her actor son Colin who was dapper in a tuxedo 

Family fun: Rita was accompanied by her actor son Colin who was dapper in a tuxedo 

The Girls star previously admitted she made the decision to go public with her illness to encourage other women to get checked for breast cancer because 'early diagnosis' is key when it comes to beating the disease.

She said: 'I feel blessed to have a loving, supportive husband, family, friends and doctors and that I am the beneficiary of advances in the field of breast cancer and reconstruction. 

'I am getting better every day and look forward to renewed health.

Date night: Colin took to Twitter to reveal his pride in being his mother's date for the evening 

Date night: Colin took to Twitter to reveal his pride in being his mother's date for the evening 

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Famous friends: Rita caught up with Amanda Seyfried, who dazzled in a brocade dress 

Famous friends: Rita caught up with Amanda Seyfried, who dazzled in a brocade dress 

'I hope this will encourage others to get a second opinion and to trust their instincts if something doesn't 'feel' right.'

After returning to Broadway in May following time off for her procedure and recover, Rita said: 'I want people to know that even though you go through life altering experiences, that this beautiful thing we call life, goes on. 

'I know that not everyone will have this good fortune but I think it's important to let you all know that there are good stories. I hope this article is helpful in some ways to someone you know who may be dealing with a similar circumstance.'

Sweet: Colin shared this touching picture and message about his mother

Sweet: Colin shared this touching picture and message about his mother

Enjoying her comeback: Tony Yazbeck danced with Rita in the audience during a number from On the Town at the 69th annual Tony Awards 

Enjoying her comeback: Tony Yazbeck danced with Rita in the audience during a number from On the Town at the 69th annual Tony Awards 

Taking to the stage; Rita presented an award with fellow actor Kiefer Sutherland 

Taking to the stage; Rita presented an award with fellow actor Kiefer Sutherland 

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