BBC Radio 2 veteran Bob Harris has shared an emotional message with fans after announcing he is stepping back from his show due to his ongoing cancer battle.
The 80-year-old broadcaster, beloved by listeners of The Country Show and Sounds of the 70s, posted a video from his home thanking fans for their support.
Bob said he had been “overwhelmed by the love” since revealing his decision to leave Radio 2, adding that the messages he received meant more than people could know.
He also paid tribute to his wife Trudie and his family, who have rallied around him in recent weeks as he focuses on his health.
Bob was first diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2007 and revealed earlier this year that the disease had spread.
In his earlier statement, he said leaving Radio 2 was one of the hardest decisions of his life, but admitted he could not continue unless he was able to give listeners “100%.”
Fans and fellow BBC stars quickly flooded his post with love, including Zoe Ball, Dermot O’Leary and Michelle Visage.
After nearly 56 years in broadcasting, Bob said his listeners’ loyalty had meant everything to him, ending his message with a simple but heartfelt thank you.
