CELEBRITY Big Brother star James Whale spent the holidays in intensive care as he continues to battle cancer.
The TV and radio legend, who participated in a reality show in 2016, was diagnosed with stage four kidney cancer four years ago.
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James Whale was in intensive care with the flu
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He was awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year HonorsCredits: PA
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The 73-year-old hosted the Christmas special, James Whale Unwrapped, on TalkTV alongside his wife NadineCredit: TalkTV
He defied the odds and bravely fought the disease despite fears that he would not see another Christmas.
However, the 73-year-old was tested once again when he was rushed to hospital last week with the flu.
He was released from intensive care today and returned home to recover.
His relieved wife Nadine told fans: “After a worrying week, I’m happy to report that @THEJamesWhale is out of intensive care and back home after taking another stab at the Grim Reaper.
“This time he tried to attack influenza A, but without success.
“Our hero is home for a welcome.”
Powerhouse host James has been a staple of the airwaves for 50 years.
He was awarded an MBE in the 2023 Royal New Year’s Honors List for outstanding contributions to broadcasting.
James celebrated the milestone with hundreds of friends at an £80,000 bash in Mayfair – paid for by millionaire Charlie Mullins and organized by his friends Chuck Thomas and Andre Walker.
He also received the first TRIC Recognition Award for his outstanding work over 50 years.
See the ups and downs of James Whale in the Big Brother Hall of Fame
His late-night series, the James Whale Show, which was simulcast live on Radio Aire in Leeds and ITV in the 1980s, made the genre famous.
James first discovered his kidney cancer in 2020, but during the coronavirus pandemic it spread to his spine, brain and lungs.
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James with TalkTV executive producer and director Chuck Thomas Credit: talktv
12 signs of kidney cancer you should never ignore – as HALF of cases are detected too late
Kidney cancer, also called kidney cancer, is one of the most common in the UK.
It generally affects people in their 60s or 70s, and is quite rare in people younger than 50.
If caught early, it can often be cured, but this may not be possible if it is diagnosed after it has spread beyond the kidney.
Symptoms include:
- persistent pain in the lower back or side, just below the ribs
- a lump or swelling on the side (although kidney cancer is often too small to feel)
- blood in your urine
- extreme fatigue
- loss of appetite and unintentional weight loss
- high blood pressure
- high temperature
- night sweats
- swollen neck glands
- bone pain
- coughing up blood
- in men – swelling in the testicles
The exact cause of kidney cancer is unknown, but some things can increase your chances of getting it, including:
- obesity – body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more (use a healthy weight calculator to find your BMI)
- smoking – the more you smoke, the higher the risk
- high blood pressure (hypertension)
- family history – you are more likely to get kidney cancer if you have a close relative with it
- some inherited genetic conditions
- long-term dialysis – treatment of chronic kidney disease where a machine performs some of the kidney’s work
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