James Whale has recorded his final podcast after half a century as a broadcaster, issuing a six-word statement to listeners. The radio star has been battling lung cancer for the past five years and has been dealing with 20 tumours throughout his body, including in his brain, spine, and lungs.
Doctors recently informed him he has just weeks left to live, leaving his friends, family, and fans heartbroken. A touching clip from the Express columnist's last podcast has now been shared on TalkTV, with the journalist summoning the strength to say to his wife Nadine, "We've had a good time together, haven't we?"
A supportive Nadine, who was next to him while the episode was being recorded, replied: "The best," before James whispered the words "I love you" to her. Clearly emotional, Nadine said: "I love you too. Shall we sign off on the podcast now?"
Taking a breath, James directly addressed listeners and said: "Thank you for being a listener, I hope it helps in some way. And who knows what's next? I can only say au revoir."
Nadine added: "Yes, that's very good, au revoir, it's not goodbye." James added: "Bye-bye, guys."
Fans sent messages of support to James after hearing the emotional clip, with one writing: "James, you're going to be so missed. Thank you for all that you have done and for keeping it real. There will never be another like you. God bless you."
Another said: "So emotional! God bless James!" A third added: "I’ve found James to be an absolute inspiration. What a legend, and thank you, James."
The podcast comes after Nadine shared a picture of the radio legend at the Heart of Kent Hospice, where he said he'd "found peace and tranquility".
“I have told Nadine, I won’t go back to the hospital," he told the Express. "I want to die somewhere peaceful and tranquil and this is the place for me. There’s no better. I’m lucky to be here.”
He added: "I know that I’ve reached the end of my life, but I'm quite sanguine about it. Despite everything, I’m happy to go now and a lot of that is due to the people who work here, because they make dying as peaceful and pain-free as possible.”
