'The View' host Whoopi Goldberg explains month-long absence: 'I'm not dead'

Where have you been, Whoopi Goldberg?

The blame lies squarely on a bad case of pneumonia that infected both lungs and left her septic.

I came very, very close to leaving the earth, Goldberg said to the camera.

Good news, I didnt.

Goldberg said she is up and moving around, just not as fast as Id like to be.

She thanked her fans for the good tidings and mentioned how even her not-so-ardent fans were sharing good thoughts.

We all know thats going to change when I get back for right now its brilliant.

She did not indicate what day she will return to the morning talk show.

Goldberg became the moderator and co-host onThe Viewin 2007, when she replaced Rosie ODonnell.