TalkTV's James Whale shares emotional cancer battle update as he says ‘I haven't got much longer' in heartbreaking video
The TalkTV presenter took to social media on Sunday to post a heartfelt message to his grandson on his birthday.
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The 74-year-old shared a video on X in which he said: ''m not terribly well in the final stages of cancer, but I just want to tell my grandson how proud I am of him.
' He's a royal marine and he's been a royal marine for over six months, nearly a year now, he got through all his training, and I am so, so proud, you have no idea.'
As he struggled to hold back tears, the Celebrity Big Brother star continued: 'Happy Birthday, mate.
'Happy Birthday to all of you who have put your lives where you have.
'360 years ago, the royal marines were founded. Happy Birthday to you all.'
Taking the opportunity to reassure his fans, he concluded: 'It's alright, I'm an old git, [I'm] 74.
'I'm still on the TV and radio but not for much longer. I love you all, guys.'
Fans and well-wishers flocked to the comments section to send him their messages of support as he continues his final stages of terminal kidney cancer.
One X user wrote: 'You have been the voice of many people, thank you. Your family are lucky to have such an inspirational loved one. Thinking of you and sending love.'
Another fan commented: 'Bless you James, stay strong and keep fighting, we are all with you on this journey.'
James Whale reveals he's got weeks to live in emotional update on cancer battle, saying 'I spend a lot of time crying'
While a third expressed: 'Sending love and strength to you James. You are an incredible man who has fought this despicable disease with such defiance and at times humour. Your grandson is no doubt proud of his adorable grandad.'
James was diagnosed with kidney cancer in February 2000 and underwent surgery to remove one of his kidneys, opting not to have chemotherapy afterwards.
In 2020, the television personality revealed the cancer had spread to his spine, brain and lungs.
Just last month, James announced on his show, which he has been filming from home, that he doesn't have long left in his battle.
He told viewers: 'I'm actually in my last couple of weeks. Last time I saw my oncologist, he said I probably have only got weeks to go.
'Over the 50 years, I have interviewed and chatted to some of the most amazing people. It may have been you. Maybe we'll catch up for the last time.'
Earlier this year, he celebrated his 74 th birthday in the company of his loved ones, surrounded by his family and friends.
James has been married to his wife Nadine Lamont-Brown for four years, after tying the knot at a ceremony in Tenterden, Kent in October 2021.
The broadcaster's first wife, Melinda Maxted, ironically, was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in February 2018 and died three months later. They have two sons, James and Peter.
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