“Feeling Very Low Tonight. Tomorrow I Go Again…” 💔 Whispering Bob, As Fans So Lovingly Call Him, Laid Bare The Brutal Reality Of His Cancer Battle As He Shared A Weary, Exhausted-looking Selfie Alongside The Heartbreaking Words. Admitting He Felt “Deeply Low,” Bob Spoke Quietly But Honestly About The Heavy Toll The Treatment Is Taking — The Fatigue, The Pain, And The Emotional Weight That Comes When Courage Has To Be Summoned Day After Day. Support Flooded In Instantly, With Fans Telling Him, “You’re Not Alone,” And “We’re Carrying You Through This.” Even In His Most Fragile Moment, Bob’s Honesty Became A Powerful Reminder Of Resilience — Not The Loud, Heroic Kind, But The Kind That Whispers, Rests, And Still Finds The Strength To Go Again Tomorrow.
BBC Radio 2 icon Bob Harris has shared a moving update on his ongoing cancer battle, sparking an outpouring of love from fans and colleagues alike.
The 79-year-old, affectionately known as “Whispering Bob,” took to social media to admit he’d been “feeling very low” while dealing with the side effects of his treatment. “I am so grateful for my cancer treatment but there are times when the side effects are really tough,” he wrote. “Feeling very low tonight. Tomorrow I go again…”
His heartfelt message quickly drew emotional responses from fellow BBC stars. Zoe Ball commented, “Darling chap, sorry to hear today hasn’t been so good. All the love to you — you’re very brave and loved xxxx.” Paddy McGuinness added, “I need you up and at ’em, Bob! You’re the Governor!” while Dermot O’Leary simply wrote, “You’re the best, champ!” Sara Cox chimed in, “Bob, I’m sending you an inappropriately long hug xxxxx.”
Bob was first diagnosed with prostate cancer back in 2007 and continues to manage the disease through ongoing medication and periodic intensive treatment. In a previous message to fans, he revealed, “My cancer was detected early, and I count every day as a blessing. My advice to any man over 50 — get yourself checked! The blood test only takes seconds, and it could save your life.”
The legendary DJ, who’s been part of the BBC for over five decades, was awarded an OBE in 2011 for services to broadcasting. In 2019, he survived a terrifying health scare after suffering an aortic dissection while out walking, crediting his daily five-mile walks and family support for saving his life.
Despite the ups and downs, Harris continues to host Bob Harris Country and Bob Harris Sunday, proving his resilience and unwavering passion for radio.
