💔 Comedy legend Bobby Davro has revealed he is battling prostate cancer, three years after the devastating death of his fiancée Vicky Wright and two years after suffering a stroke.
The 67-year-old entertainer opened up about his diagnosis during an emotional appearance on This Morning, where he spoke candidly about the shock of learning he had cancer despite having no obvious warning signs.
Sitting alongside Dr Zoe Williams, Bobby explained that a close friend encouraged him to get checked — advice that may have changed the course of his life.
The comedian said he had a PSA test, a blood test used to measure levels of prostate-specific antigen, after his doctor noticed that his prostate was swollen.
The result was far higher than expected.
⚕️ Bobby revealed his PSA level came back at 24, which led doctors to carry out further checks.
He was quickly given a biopsy and later told that his cancer was “intermediate.”
Like many people hearing the word cancer for the first time, Bobby said his immediate fear was whether the illness was terminal.
He asked his urologist the question directly.
The answer brought him to tears.
According to Bobby, the doctor reassured him that he would be “buying Christmas presents for many years to come.”
For the comedian, that moment was overwhelming.
❤️ Bobby admitted the relief made him cry.
After several brutal years of grief, illness and personal loss, the reassurance gave him something priceless: hope.
The star praised the NHS, saying staff had been “fantastic” throughout his diagnosis and treatment.
He also used his appearance to urge other men to get checked, especially those at higher risk.
Bobby pointed out that prostate cancer affects many men and said it is vital not to ignore testing.
His message was clear: even if there are no obvious symptoms, getting checked can matter.
🌟 Cat Deeley asked Bobby whether he had noticed any symptoms before the diagnosis.
He said he had not experienced many of the more common signs but admitted he had struggled with erectile dysfunction.
In typical Bobby fashion, even while discussing a frightening diagnosis, he slipped in jokes to lighten the mood.
He joked about taking Viagra and quipped that he had to “put a few gags in,” showing that his humour remains firmly intact even during one of the toughest periods of his life.
Ben Shephard noted that despite the diagnosis, Bobby was still very much himself.
And that was obvious.
Even when talking about cancer, fear and treatment, Bobby continued to use comedy as a shield — and as a way to survive.
💬 Dr Zoe Williams explained that prostate cancer often has no symptoms in its early stages.
She said some men may experience difficulty passing urine, poor flow, dribbling or feeling that the bladder has not fully emptied.
But she also stressed that not every man with prostate cancer has symptoms, which is why awareness and testing can be so important.
She also explained that PSA testing is not perfect.
Raised PSA levels can be caused by non-cancerous conditions, while some men with prostate cancer can have normal PSA levels.
Still, for Bobby, the test helped uncover something that needed attention.
💔 The diagnosis comes after an incredibly painful few years for the beloved entertainer.
In May 2023, Bobby’s fiancée Vicky Wright died after battling pancreatic cancer.
Vicky was the daughter of legendary England football captain Billy Wright and Joy Beverley of The Beverley Sisters.
Her death left Bobby heartbroken.
At the time, he shared a deeply emotional tribute, saying he would never again hear her voice, see her smile, look into her eyes or hold her.
He called her his “Schluffe” and said he would love her forever.
The grief was raw and public.
And yet, just one day after Vicky’s death, Bobby returned to the stage because he did not want to disappoint fans who had bought tickets.
🎭 That decision summed up Bobby’s lifelong relationship with performance.
For decades, he has been one of Britain’s most recognisable comedy faces — a man known for quick wit, impressions, light entertainment and an ability to make people laugh even when life behind the curtain was far from easy.
But after losing Vicky, his strength was tested again.
In early 2024, Bobby suffered a stroke after collapsing moments after a sold-out gig at the Coulsdon Comedy Club in South London.
He had just come off stage following a standing ovation when he experienced what he later described as a “funny turn.”
That health scare forced him to take daily medication and confront his own vulnerability.
⚡ Now, with prostate cancer, Bobby is facing another battle.
But once again, he is doing it with honesty and humour.
Before appearing on This Morning, he first revealed the diagnosis on The Andrew Eborn Show, where he joked about taking tablets after his stroke and then shared that he had prostate cancer.
He described the diagnosis bluntly, saying it was “sh**y,” but added that he believed things were going to be OK.
He said he was receiving injections and tablets as part of his treatment, making clear that while the process is not pleasant, he is facing it.
🌹 For fans, Bobby’s openness is deeply moving.
This is a man who has spent his life making other people laugh, but in recent years has endured grief, a stroke and now cancer.
Yet he continues to speak with warmth, humour and a desire to help others.
His willingness to discuss erectile dysfunction, PSA testing and the fear that comes with diagnosis may encourage men who would otherwise avoid uncomfortable conversations.
That could be one of the most important parts of his story.
Because Bobby did not go to the doctor after dramatic symptoms.
He went because someone encouraged him to get checked.
💛 His message to men is simple: do not wait.
Talk to a doctor.
Ask about PSA testing.
Do not ignore changes in your body.
And do not let embarrassment stop you from seeking help.
Bobby’s own experience shows how quietly prostate cancer can appear — and how powerful early investigation can be.
✨ After losing Vicky, surviving a stroke and now facing cancer treatment, Bobby Davro is still standing.
He is still joking.
Still performing.
Still making people smile.
But behind the laughter is a man who has been through enormous pain and is now using his platform to speak honestly about a disease that affects countless families.
His diagnosis is frightening.
His resilience is unmistakable.
And his message may be life-saving.
🙏 Bobby Davro has made a career out of laughter — but this time, his honesty could matter even more than the punchline.
