Eddie Nestor, a BBC Radio presenter and actor, says he is taking a break from his work at BBC Radio while he receives treatment for cancer. The 62-year-old made the announcement on social media, telling listeners he has been quieter than usual and that he was diagnosed with cancer. He says he has already had his first chemotherapy treatment, and that he spent Father’s Day in hospital. Several outlets also report he spent other time in hospital around his birthday, though the specific dates are not consistent across all coverage. Nestor does not say what type of cancer he has been diagnosed with. He previously disclosed a cancer diagnosis in 2007, when he revealed he had Hodgkin’s lymphoma and said he had been in remission for several years.
In his message, Nestor says he is hopeful but needs to concentrate on “getting stronger” and asks supporters not to feel sorry for him, instead offering prayers, love, and encouragement. The BBC says it will support him while he receives treatment and that he will be away from Radio London for a period of time. Nestor has presented Drive Time on BBC Radio London since 2020 and is also known for roles in Casualty and Death in Paradise.
