Overview

• On June 6, Whale declared live on TalkTV that he has reached the end of his cancer journey and can no longer pursue treatment after five years of battling stage four kidney cancer.
• He revealed that the disease has metastasized to his spine, brain and lungs and cautioned he would be 'exceptionally lucky' to make it to Christmas.
• The veteran broadcaster warned that his long-running TalkTV programme may conclude within weeks as he concentrates on personal moments instead of further medical intervention.
• Whale admitted he relies on on-air make-up to conceal his frailty, described life as 'very, very difficult' and extended sympathy to others in terminal stages.
• Originally diagnosed in 2000, he halted treatment in May to focus on quality of life and recently celebrated his 74th birthday with close friends and family.