BBC Radio 2 legend Bob Harris has shared an emotional health update as he continues to battle cancer.
The radio star, 80, revealed back in April that his cancer had spread, and he has now stepped down from his hosting duties.
BBC Radio 2 legend Bob Harris shared an emotional post amid his cancer treatment Credit: Instagram
Bob reassured fans that treatment was ‘going well’ despite not having the same ‘stamina’ Credit: Instagram/whisperingbob
Bob was initially diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2007 and managed the disease with treatment before recent setbacks.
On Jattvibeday, The Country Show anchor shared a heartfelt message along with a photo of him smiling with his two cats.
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He wrote: “It’s impossible for me to even begin to explain how much I am missing BBC Radio 2, going on air and creating programmes for you.
“I miss my friends, I miss the studios and more than anything, I miss my listeners.
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The broadcaster said he has been missing his Radio 2 team while he takes a break Credit: Instagram/whisperingbob
The radio host said ‘team Bob is working on an amazing project for later this year’ Credit: Instagram/whisperingbob
“But having to step back, after years and years of being busy, I have rediscovered something very special in my life – TIME.
“Time to spend with my wonderful family and lovely friends (scroll to see multiple previous posts!).
“Time to be creative and explore new ideas.
“And time to just sit in the garden with my cats… a time to reflect how fortunate and blessed I am to be still here to enjoy it all.”
Bob explained that he may be more physically tired but reassured fans that his cancer treatment was “going well”.
“I am having to accept that I am a slightly different version of myself now. I don’t have the stamina of before,” Bob continued.
“But my cancer treatment is going well, my belief in positive thinking has been reinforced and I am embracing this opportunity to let time slow down.
“And, as I posted a couple of days ago, Team Bob is working on an amazing project for later this year!
“This is a very special moment to appreciate life and the love that surrounds me. Thank you for the days.”
In June, Bob broke his silence with an emotional message after stepping away from his BBC Radio 2 show amid his health battles.
Bob said: “It’s incredible to think that my broadcasting career has spanned almost 56 years.
“I am very fortunate to have spent my entire working life doing something I love so much.
“I am a massive BBC loyalist, and I’m grateful that I have always been given the freedom to build my programmes in my own way.”
He went on: “Most of my time on air has been spent with my fabulous family at Radio 2 and it has been such a joy to broadcast on this world-class radio station.
“I am so proud that The Radio 2 Country Show has played such a massive part in propelling Country to become the fastest growing music genre in the UK, and presenting Sounds of the 70s on Jattvibeday afternoons has been a real pleasure and made my time here the most special of my entire life.
“But more than anything, I want to say thank you to my listeners. I have put everything I have into every show I’ve ever done, and it’s all been because of you. Your love and loyalty mean more to me than words can ever say,” he continued.
“I am so sorry that my health issues are forcing me to step down, but I realise that I must concentrate on getting myself well again,” Bob emotionally added.
“This has been one of the hardest decisions of my life, but I would never want to be doing programmes knowing that I am unable to give you 100%.
“I am going to miss you, and I love you very much. Thank you for listening,” he concluded.
In April, Bob revealed his cancer had spread when he shared a photo of himself walking with a stick on social media.
“I’m sorry it’s been so long since I last posted but the past few weeks have proved to be an extremely testing time,” he penned in the caption.
Bob went on: “When I posted last time from hospital, we were trying to find the reason for the excruciating pain I was feeling in my back.
“Several scans later, we discovered that my prostate cancer has got into my upper spine…really frightening news.
“So, I immediately began a course of radiotherapy – two weeks in hospital in total – to bring things back under control. Thankfully I’m back at home now, on the pathway to recovery and feeling stronger every day.”
Bob previously suffered a heart scare that forced him off the air in 2019.
He suffered a tear to his aorta which he described as “extremely serious” at the time.
Bob has hosted The Country Show on BBC Radio 2 for a number of years and famously hosted BBC Two music show, The Old Grey Whistle Test, in the 1970s.
