Radio and TV broadcaster Paul Gambaccini, 77, has revealed that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Multiple outlets report that the BBC Radio 2 and Greatest Hits Radio presenter shared the news through a public statement. Sources describe the announcement as outlining his current condition while expressing his intention to keep working. Several reports say he states that, for now, life is going on as normal and that he will continue to broadcast his radio shows for as long as he can. The Guardian’s health coverage adds that Gambaccini says the diagnosis was received in 2025. Other summaries similarly emphasize that the broadcaster is continuing his on-air commitments despite the diagnosis. Coverage across outlets focuses on the fact of the Alzheimer’s diagnosis, his age, and his response—an expressed desire to remain involved with broadcasting in the near term. No outlets in the provided materials dispute the diagnosis or provide additional medical details beyond what Gambaccini communicated publicly.
Paul Gambaccini reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis and says he plans to continue broadcasting
Radio and TV broadcaster Paul Gambaccini, 77, has revealed that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Multiple outlets report that the BBC Radio 2 and Greatest Hits Radio presenter shared th...
- Paul Gambaccini, 77, says he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
- He makes the announcement in a statement reported by multiple outlets.
- Gambaccini says he intends to continue broadcasting his radio shows for as long as he can.
- Reports indicate he says life is currently going on as normal for him.
- The Guardian reports he received the diagnosis in 2025.
Paul Gambaccini has revealed he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease as he vowed to continue to broadcast his radio shows for as long as he can.
2 hours agoPaul Gambaccini has revealed he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease as he vowed to continue to broadcast his radio shows for as long as he can.
2 hours agoPaul Gambaccin, best known for his stint on BBC Radio 2 and Greatest Hits Radio, wrote a statement opening up about his 'serious condition' concluding: 'These are the days of our lives'
2 hours agoPresenter, 77, says ‘for now life goes on as normal and I continue to broadcast’ as he shares diagnosis received in 2025The longtime radio and TV broadcaster Paul Gambaccini has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.The 77-year-old presenter, who has been a regular on the BBC since the 1970s and has one of the most recognisable voices on British radio, shared a statement revealing the diagnosis he received in 2025. Continue reading...
2 hours agoThe BBC Radio 2 and Greatest Hits Radio presenter 77, has shared a statement confirming his diagnosis.
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