Legendary Irish TV host Gay Byrne has revealed he has been diagnosed with cancer.
Ireland’s favourite Late Late Show host shocked listeners on his Lyric FM show today, telling them he needed to go to hospital after his doctors found cancer.
“I shall not be with our listeners on this day next week,” he said.
“Have to go to hospital this week…They think they may have discovered a bit of cancer in the prostate and they think it may have moved up into my back,” he added.
Gay, 82, said he was happy with the great health he has had in his life so far.
“I’ve had the most wonderful, fantastic, robust, good health all my broadcasting life,” he told listeners.
Gay Byrne’s friends & colleagues in @rte & @RTElyricfm wish him a speedy recovery & look forward to welcoming him back in the coming weeks. pic.twitter.com/bgxq9Obp87
— RTÉ (@rte) November 20, 2016
“It’s my turn now…many, many people much worse off. Thank you for your good wished,” he added.
RTE released a statement later via Twitter, saying they hope for a speedy recovery.
