Gay Byrne makes prostate cancer announcement to listeners

Legendary Irish broadcaster Gay Byrne has revealed that he may have prostate cancer.

Gay Byrne makes prostate cancer announcement to listeners
Mon, 21 Nov, 2016 - 00:00
Conall Ó Fá;tharta

The 82-year-old told listeners to his RTÉ Lyric FM show yesterday evening that he will “not be with listeners next week” as he undergoes further tests in hospital.

He also said that doctors fear the suspected cancer may have spread from his prostate into his lower back.

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