Eddie Nestor, a BBC Radio presenter and actor-comedian, announces he has been diagnosed with cancer and will take a break from his BBC work while he receives treatment. The 62-year-old shares the news on social media, saying he has been quieter than usual and that he spent Father’s Day in hospital. Nestor reports that, following care from an “incredible medical team,” he has received his first chemotherapy treatment. He expresses hope but says he will post less and step back from work in order to focus on “getting stronger.”
The reports note that Nestor previously disclosed a cancer diagnosis in 2007, when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma and documented his experience publicly; he had been in remission for several years, according to reporting. However, he does not specify the type of cancer in the current diagnosis. BBC colleagues respond with support, with the corporation saying he will be away from Radio London while he receives treatment. Nestor is known for presenting the Drive Time show on BBC Radio London and for acting roles including Casualty and Death in Paradise.
