Sir Rod Stewart, 80, sums up 'death' with one word after battling deadly disease twice

Edinburgh Live

17-06-2025

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Sir Rod Stewart has candidly discussed his mortality and shared his thoughts on dying after twice battling cancer.
The beloved 80-year-old singer has been increasingly open about the end of his life following a fight with prostate cancer. Moreover, Sir Rod expressed astonishment at the number of men who are fearful of visiting the doctor for checks.
In an interview with Radio Times regarding his perspective on life's end, he stated: "It's unavoidable! I don't worry any more than anybody else. But you can keep yourself fit.
"I'm surprised at how many men are so scared of going to the doctor's. I had prostate cancer and I tell people: go to the doctor – finger up the bum, no harm done."
The legendary vocalist is set to return to Glastonbury next week, marking his first appearance at the music festival since 2002. Sir Rod was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017, having previously battled thyroid cancer in 2000, reports Glasgow Live.
He joins a growing list of male celebrities who have recently disclosed their diagnosis and struggle with prostate cancer, including Stephen Fry and Sir Chris Hoy.
Last year, Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris - Britain's second-most decorated Olympian - spoke about his life since being diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer in 2023.
The 49-year-old, who competed in the Mustang Challenge support race at Le Mans earlier this month, has been sharing his approach to the disease and the "death sentence" he received.
He told TNT Sports: "I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer almost two years ago now, and it shocked me, it rocked my world.
"It changed everything in one sentence, you're told that's not curable, but it's treatable. So suddenly, you have this death sentence, and it's terrifying, but I'm here to show that life goes on for many people in that situation."
British cycling legend Sir Chris spoke candidly about his cancer journey after making a gallant return at Le Mans alongside ex-Top Gear star Chris Harris.
Writing on Instagram he said: "What a few days at Le Mans.. after my cancer diagnosis 20 months ago I never imagined I'd be back racing here again, so when the opportunity arose...I grabbed it with both hands."
Committed to making a difference, Sir Chris is also behind the Tour De Four charity bike ride set for September 7 with hopes of raising £1million for cancer research and challenging how stage four cancer is viewed.
Discussing his fundraising efforts and personal battle with cancer with TNT, he said: "It's to try and raise £1million for cancer charities across the UK and also try and change perceptions of stage four cancer, because I was diagnosed with stage four cancer almost two years ago now and it shocked me, it rocked my world, it changed everything.
"In one sentence you're told its not curable, but its treatable and suddenly you have this death sentence and it is terrifying but I'm here to show that life goes on for many people in that situation."