Whispering Bob Fights Cancer, Eyes Radio Comeback

0:00It's April 23rd. This is Lester News today, driven by AI. Bob Harris, the 80-year-old BBC Radio 2 legend known as Whispering Bob, just dropped some tough news on his social media. His prostate cancer, first diagnosed back in 2007, has now spread to his upper spine after severe back pain landed him in the hospital. Earlier this month, scans confirmed the spread, which he called really frightening, so he jumped straight into a two-week course of radiotherapy to get it under control. He's been managing the cancer for years, but this setback hit hard. Fans and fellow artists rallied around him quick, flooding his post with love and well-wishes. Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp and War Thomas were among those sending speedy recovery vibes, and Bob gave big shout outs to his family and the BBC Radio. Two crew for their massive support during one of his toughest times. Now he's home, feeling stronger each day and kicking off rehab with walks in the sun, alongside his son. He's shared a pick of himself using a stick, proving he's pushing forward.

1:03Bob's eyeing a comeback, targeting mid-May for his country show, and the end of May for sounds of the 70s, itching to reclaim the airwaves from. Stand in like Darius Rucker and Sean Keveni.