Bill Turnbull quits Classic FM for health reasons 4 years after prostate cancer diagnosis

Radio host Invoice Turnbull, 65, has introduced that he’s leaving Traditional FM for ‘well being causes’ after being identified with prostate most cancers in 2017

Invoice Turnbull has introduced the tip of his internet hosting on his Traditional FM radio present for well being causes saying the highway “has been a bit bumpy lately”.

Former BBC Breakfast present host Turnbull, who has been residing with prostate most cancers since 2018, made the announcement on twitter.

He mentioned: “With nice remorse I’m taking a go away of absence from my present at Traditional FM for well being causes.

“The highway has been a bit bumpy lately, and I have to take a while to concentrate on getting higher.

“I’m sorry to do that, as I completely love doing the programme, and have massively loved the previous 5 years.

“I’m very grateful to associates and colleagues at World for the love and help they’ve proven me. And I might be again, simply as quickly as I may be.”

Invoice has been residing with prostate most cancers since 2018 – and he has been extremely open about his journey.

It has unfold to his bones however in late 2019 the father-of-three mentioned he had a “honest previous time to stay”.

Since then he has continued to prosper in his profession, and he has even been reunited along with his former BBC co-host Susanna Reid a number of occasions to entrance Good Morning Britain.

All of the whereas, the radio present host has undergone quite a few rounds of chemotherapy and has obtained injections of radioactive substance Radium 223.

Throughout an eye-opening podcast chat again in Could 2020, Invoice opened up about his ideas on the afterlife, and mentioned he was ‘very very calm’ concerning the prospect of demise sooner or later.

He mentioned on the time: “I’ve thought an ideal deal about demise since I used to be identified with most cancers as a result of he’s there, y’know the fella with the hood over his head and the scythe. He’s ready and that’s nice.

“I’ve developed fairly a wholesome relationship with demise. I really feel very very calm about it as a result of I’ve given it loads of thought.

“So there isn’t any method I’m going to think about I can stay eternally, nor would I actually wish to.

“And within the circumstance I’m giving severe consideration to what kind of music I might need participant at my funeral, whether or not I wish to be buried or cremated, the funeral plan, all that form of factor.”

Following his announcement, Invoice’s followers flocked to share their help for the resilient star.

“Unhappy to listen to this Invoice however it’s important to do what’s finest for you. Wishing you all of the well being and love on the earth,” one Twitter person penned.

“Invoice you’re a residing legend and we’re all right here for you each step of the best way,” one other echoed.

“You will be missed Invoice,” another person voiced.

“Traditional FM might be misplaced with out you. Hoping you are feeling higher quickly,” one other chimed.

The station’s managing editor Phillip Noyce additionally wrote: “Invoice you deliver such brilliance to our Saturday and Sunday mornings and your ardour for the music, entertaining wit, enthusiasm, and love for @ClassicFM’s listeners might be a lot missed over the following few weeks. We will’t wait to have you ever again on-air quickly!”