Overview

• James Whale’s oncologist told him he likely has only weeks to live, leading him to discontinue all cancer treatments.
• Doctors confirmed his stage four kidney cancer has metastasized to his spine, brain and lungs, leaving no further medical options.
• He reflected on his 50-year broadcasting career, warning listeners he may not conduct any more interviews.
• Whale admitted he spends much of his remaining days crying on air, describing the emotional challenge of facing his mortality.
• An MBE recipient in 2024, Whale has publicly shared his journey to raise awareness of kidney cancer and support others with terminal diagnoses.