Overview

• Ball said he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in August 2022 and underwent three months of daily radiation starting that September.
• He kept the illness private until now, telling The Mirror he is “through it” and “fine.”
• He called himself lucky to have recovered, noting that friends Harry Secombe and Bob Monkhouse died from the disease.
• The former Play School and Think Of A Number presenter remains active giving talks, follows a short daily exercise routine, and serves as an ambassador for Remember A Charity.
• Reports place the revelation in a family context, with ex-wife Julia’s death from pancreatic cancer in April 2024 and daughter Zoe moving from the Radio 2 breakfast show to a Saturday slot.