Nile Rodgers has revealed that he is “cancer-free” during a live television broadcast.
The funk legend, who was first diagnosed with cancer back in 2010, was performing at a televised concert in London for the BBC when he announced the news.
The 65-year-old told the crowd, “So, a little over seven years ago I was diagnosed with extremely aggressive cancer. And you will not believe this, but just two months ago I had yet another cancer operation.”
Tonight will be my 1st show after 2 months of rehab after #cancer surgery. I can’t wait to get out there! .@nilerodgers @chicorg @BBCOne #musicislife #happynewyear https://t.co/fulsLYxFol
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) December 31, 2017
“And it was actually, I mean, I can’t tell you, I have never missed a show in my entire life.
“And I was so sick that I actually missed one show and my band went on show without me with Earth, Wind & Fire… it was amazing.
“I was that close to death, but I am standing here, with you, in London tonight. And they cut it out of my body and I am cancer-free,” he said.
Earlier that day, Nile had tweeted, “Tonight will be my 1st show after 2 months of rehab after #cancer surgery. I can’t wait to get out there!”
