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The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Terminally ill James Whale reveals he's now in a hospice as Talk radio host says ‘I probably won't be here next week'
RADIO legend James Whale has revealed he has moved into a hospice in a heartbreaking final broadcast. 4 James Whale has broadcast for a final time after moving into a hospice Credit: Instagram/@jameswhaleradio 4 James told wife Nadine he loved her Credit: Twitter/James Whale "I'm in a hospice. I probably won't be here next week. I'm fine. I've got so many drugs in me, I can't feel a thing." He reassured listeners on his website that he was comfortable and being treated well. Though his voice sounded sore, James insisted that there was no pain and that it simply "wouldn't work" as it once did. "A lot of people get really upset when someone is going to die," continued James. "I'm the person who's going to die and I'm quite relaxed about it." READ MORE ON JAMES WHALE The couple admitted they have been crying a lot, reading messages and voice notes from people that have praised James' contribution to their lives. He admitted he was "very upset and worried about Nadine", but she told him that she would seek comfort in all the brilliant memories they made together, such as trips to Cornwall and Antigua, and breakfast at London's five-star Savoy hotel. James' humour certainly hasn't deserted him. While explaining that there is a bathtub at the hospice that he is craned in and out of, he said the staff explained how Nadine can join him if she wanted to and that the lights can be dimmed, leading him to joke: "I began to wonder what sort of place this is." Most read in Celebrity When it was time to say goodbye for a final time, James said to Nadine: "We've had the best time together haven't we. I love you." He added: "Thank you for being a listener I hope it helps in some way. Who knows what is next so I can only say au revoir." James Whale reveals he's got weeks to live in emotional update on cancer battle, saying 'I spend a lot of time crying' James has been courageously He and Nadine, who James has been married to since 2021, have been keeping his fans up to date with his health on his Tales of the Whales podcast. In his previous upload, James told how he was struggling to breathe, talk and think - and couldn't hear very well. He also admitted his speech has become very slow and he is forgetful, while suffering with painful pressure sores. On the emotional recording, he said: "The most tiring thing I found… I still can't hear very well, which is more frustrating than anything else. "I've become very slow in my speech and then forgetful and everything else." Talking about his sores, he said: 'I'm tootling along, which is all you can do really, trying to get my breathing sorted and the mark on my bum.' He humbly asked: "People have to go through a lot worse, don't they? Do they?" The poignant conversation concluded: "Anyway. I don't feel I can go on much more... "The other thing is, my energy levels have gone completely. "So I wish everybody well, and let us hope we go through these phases as quickly as we can." The star recently celebrated his "last birthday" surrounded by loved ones after Back in May, the TALK radio host as he reached the final stage of his battle. One of the country's most revered radio personalities, James has been in the business for 50 years and, in 2023, received the first ever He's helped countless others too, having launched the 4 The TalkTV presenter - who starred on Celeb BB - shared an emotional health update on his podcast Credit: Getty 4 The presenter and his wife speak candidly on their podcast Tales of the Whales Credit: @jameswhaleradio/Instagram
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Terminally ill James Whale reveals he's now in a hospice as Talk radio host says ‘I probably won't be here next week'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RADIO legend James Whale has revealed he has moved into a hospice in a heartbreaking final broadcast. The 74-year-old, who has terminal cancer, spoke with a strained whisper in a short five-minute podcast from his bed and was joined by wife Nadine. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 James Whale has broadcast for a final time after moving into a hospice Credit: Instagram/@jameswhaleradio 4 James told wife Nadine he loved her Credit: Twitter/James Whale James said: "This is probably going to be our last podcast. "I'm in a hospice. I probably won't be here next week. I'm fine. I've got so many drugs in me, I can't feel a thing." He reassured listeners on his website that he was comfortable and being treated well. Though his voice sounded sore, James insisted that there was no pain and that it simply "wouldn't work" as it once did. "A lot of people get really upset when someone is going to die," continued James. "I'm the person who's going to die and I'm quite relaxed about it." The couple admitted they have been crying a lot, reading messages and voice notes from people that have praised James' contribution to their lives. He admitted he was "very upset and worried about Nadine", but she told him that she would seek comfort in all the brilliant memories they made together, such as trips to Cornwall and Antigua, and breakfast at London's five-star Savoy hotel. James' humour certainly hasn't deserted him. While explaining that there is a bathtub at the hospice that he is craned in and out of, he said the staff explained how Nadine can join him if she wanted to and that the lights can be dimmed, leading him to joke: "I began to wonder what sort of place this is." When it was time to say goodbye for a final time, James said to Nadine: "We've had the best time together haven't we. I love you." He added: "Thank you for being a listener I hope it helps in some way. Who knows what is next so I can only say au revoir." James Whale reveals he's got weeks to live in emotional update on cancer battle, saying 'I spend a lot of time crying' James has been courageously battling stage 4 kidney cancer since 2020. He and Nadine, who James has been married to since 2021, have been keeping his fans up to date with his health on his Tales of the Whales podcast. In his previous upload, James told how he was struggling to breathe, talk and think - and couldn't hear very well. He also admitted his speech has become very slow and he is forgetful, while suffering with painful pressure sores. On the emotional recording, he said: "The most tiring thing I found… I still can't hear very well, which is more frustrating than anything else. "I've become very slow in my speech and then forgetful and everything else." Talking about his sores, he said: 'I'm tootling along, which is all you can do really, trying to get my breathing sorted and the mark on my bum.' He humbly asked: "People have to go through a lot worse, don't they? Do they?" The poignant conversation concluded: "Anyway. I don't feel I can go on much more... "The other thing is, my energy levels have gone completely. "So I wish everybody well, and let us hope we go through these phases as quickly as we can." The star recently celebrated his "last birthday" surrounded by loved ones after stopping his cancer treatment. Back in May, the TALK radio host revealed his long-running programme could be coming to an end as he reached the final stage of his battle. One of the country's most revered radio personalities, James has been in the business for 50 years and, in 2023, received the first ever TRIC Recognition Award for his outstanding work. He's helped countless others too, having launched the James Whale Fund for Kidney Cancer in 2006 - now known as Kidney Cancer UK - the nation's leading specialist charity of its kind, after beating the illness two decades ago. 4 The TalkTV presenter - who starred on Celeb BB - shared an emotional health update on his podcast Credit: Getty
Daily Record
5 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Veteran broadcaster James Whale shares emotional terminal cancer update as he moves into hospice
James Whale, who has been battling his terminal cancer diagnosis for five years, has now moved into a hospice for end of life care. Veteran broadcaster James Whale has provided an emotional update in his terminal cancer journey after moving into a hospice as he prepares for end of life care. The 74-year-old, who has been battling terminal kidney cancer for five years, was recently told he has just twelve weeks to live. James' cancer has now sadly spread to over 20 tumours in his spine, brain and lungs. The Celebrity Big Brother star, who initially rose to fame in the 1980s as the host of The James Whale Radio Show, moved into a quiet eight-bed hospice near his home in Kent with his wife Nadine Lamont-Brown, earlier this week. James, whose impressive career spans over five decades, first beat kidney cancer in 2000 after being given a 50% chance of survival, but revealed five years ago that the disease had sadly returned. Now into week seven of his life expectancy prognosis, the star has heartbreakingly said: "I'm not me anymore." Speaking on his podcast Tales of the Whales alongside his co-presenter wife Nadine, the pair candidly spoke about James' deteriorating health. The beloved TV personality said he is finding it difficult to breathe, think or talk and added that his hearing is also going downhill. He revealed that his speech has been affected too and that he can be very forgetful while also suffering with the pain of sore pressure sores. During the emotional recording, he told listeners: "I can't breathe, I can't think, I can't talk. "Anyway. Good morning. Welcome to Tales of the Whales, our weekly podcast. I have terminal 5 cancer. Can you get 5?" Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. He continued: "Could I thank everybody for getting in touch and wanting to meet up. "I'm not being rude when I make it difficult to get touched up. I mean... in touch." Nadine replied:'You're getting quite tired, so from next week, we're restricting visitors to just very close friends and family." He added: 'The most tiring thing I found… I still can't hear very well, which is more frustrating than anything else. "I've become very slow in my speech and then forgetful and everything else." Talking about his pressure sores, he said: 'I'm tootling along, which is all you can do really, trying to get my breathing sorted and the mark on my bum.' Humble as ever, he asked: "People have to go through a lot worse, don't they? Do they?" James concluded: "Anyway. I don't feel I can go on much more... The other thing is, my energy levels have gone completely. "So I wish everybody well, and let us hope we go through these phases as quickly as we can." The dad-of-two recently celebrated what is thought to be his last birthday, surrounded by his loved ones. The Talk TV host revealed his long-running programme could soon be coming to an end back in May as he reaches the final stages of his cancer battle. As one of the country's most admired radio personalities, James has had a remarkable career. In 2023 he received the first ever TRIC Recognition Award for his outstanding work and last year he was made an OBE for services to broadcasting and charity. He's also helped countless others too, having launched the James Whale Fund for Kidney Cancer in 2006, now known as Kidney Cancer UK, which is the nation's leading specialist charity of its kind.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
James Whale says 'I can't go on much more' as he shares heartbreaking cancer update
Presenter James Whale has issued a heartbreaking update on his health as he revealed he is struggling to breathe, think and talk as he enters week seven of his 12 week prognosis TV and radio star James Whale has shared a devastating insight into his cancer diagnosis as he has just 12 weeks to live. The presenter left his fans heartbroken with his latest update since he was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer in 2020. He revealed he is struggling to breathe, talk, hear and think as he enters week seven. James admitted his speech has become slow and he is forgetful, while also suffering pressure sores. The host has remained committed in sharing updates with his fans as he has carried on his podcast, Tales of the Whales alongside his wife Nadine. On the emotional episode, James shared: "I can't breathe, I can't think, I can't talk. "Anyway. Good morning. Welcome to Tales of the Whales, our weekly podcast. I have terminal 5 cancer. Can you get 5?" James continued: "Could I thank everybody for getting in touch and wanting to meet up. "I'm not being rude when I make it difficult to get touched up. I mean... in touch." Wife Nadine told him: 'You're getting quite tired, so from next week, we're restricting visitors to just very close friends and family.' James responded: 'The most tiring thing I found… I still can't hear very well, which is more frustrating than anything else. I've become very slow in my speech and then forgetful and everything else." He also spoke of his pressure sores as he said: 'I'm tootling along, which is all you can do really, trying to get my breathing sorted and the mark on my bum. People have to go through a lot worse, don't they? Do they?" At the end of the poignant update, James devastatingly shared: "Anyway. I don't feel I can go on much more... The other thing is, my energy levels have gone completely. "So I wish everybody well, and let us hope we go through these phases as quickly as we can." James was first diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2000 and had a kidney removed. In 2020, he revealed the disease had spread to his spine, brain, and lungs. The veteran broadcaster has faced a tumultuous journey ever since. Back in May, James told his fans he was "at the end" of his cancer journey as he announced the last of his long-running TalkTV programme. James sadly revealed his condition had worsened and that treatment was no longer an option. Making the announcement with his Talk co-host Ash Gould by his side, he shared: "I'm at the end of my cancer journey. There is no treatment I can have anymore." He added: "I can't tell you how grateful I am to Talk to actually let me on the air and sit next to Ash, which is a real pain in the butt, but I've been doing it for 25 years!" Despite his health, James managed to joke: "It might actually be helping me, you never know, so I don't let that cloud my judgment – but on the medication I am on, I'm all over the place. I'm hoping to go on for another few weeks, few months but as soon as I can't do the show anymore, I won't." The Macmillan Support Line offers confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones. If you need to talk, call us on 0808 808 0000.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
James Whale, 74, issues heartbreaking health update amid terminal cancer battle - after admitting he 'hasn't got much longer'
James Whale has issued a heartbreaking health update in an emotional chat on his podcast with his wife Nadine amid his terminal cancer battle. The TalkTV presenter, 74, recently confessed he 'hasn't got much longer' while sharing he was told he has only 12 weeks to live. James was first diagnosed with kidney cancer in February of 2020 but despite having preventative treatment, he revealed that year that it had spread to his spine, brain and lungs. Now on week seven, James shared his health has dramatically declined as he admitted he is struggling to breath, talk, think and hear. Speaking on his podcast Tales Of The Whales, James said: 'I can't breathe, I can't think, I can't talk. 'Anyway. Good morning. Welcome to Tales of the Whales, our weekly podcast. I have terminal 5 cancer. Can you get 5?' The TalkTV presenter recently confessed he 'hasn't got much longer' while sharing he was told he has only 12 weeks to live A confused James continued: 'Could I thank everybody for getting in touch and wanting to meet up. I'm not being rude when I make it difficult to get touched up. I mean... in touch. Nadine explained: 'You're getting quite tired, so from next week, we're restricting visitors to just very close friends and family.' He added: 'The most tiring thing I found… I still can't hear very well, which is more frustrating than anything else. I've become very slow in my speech and then forgetful and everything else.' He added: 'I'm tootling along, which is all you can do really, trying to get my breathing sorted and the mark on my bum.' He humbly asked: 'People have to go through a lot worse, don't they? Do they?' James concluded: 'Anyway. I don't feel I can go on much more... The other thing is, my energy levels have gone completely. 'So I wish everybody well, and let us hope we go through these phases as quickly as we can.' Last week, heartbreaking pictures emerged of James giving the 'most compelling' interview of his career. James filmed the interview with Nigel Farage as a TalkTV producer shared snaps ahead of it being released. In the images James looked frail amid his illness and had a yellow blanket over his knees. He penned on X: 'After 50 years in broadcasting, Whaley delivers one of the most compelling and profound conversations of his career. 'A masterclass in asking the right questions. @THEJamesWhale @Nigel_Farage @MitchellCMM.' Under another image of the interview set up he wrote: 'Filming Whaley's last interview with Nigel Farage. The bravest man I know. A legend and a friend.' He also appeared in an image with his co-host on Talk TV Ash Gould. It comes after last week James took to social media to share an emotional update about his terminal cancer battle - admitting that he 'hasn't got much longer'. The Big Brother star choked up as he wished his grandson a happy birthday and reflected on his own mortality in the heartfelt message. In the images posted James looked frail amid his illness and had a yellow blanket over his knees (Farage seen right) He said: 'I'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.' The visibly emotional star added: '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.' Reflecting on his mortality, James said: '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 were quick to send supportive messages to James in the comments section of the video, which was posted to Twitter/X, thanking him for his work as a presenter. They 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.';
