Veteran broadcaster James Whale has delivered his most emotional and devastating update yet: he is now in the final stages of his terminal cancer journey, with doctors confirming that no treatment options remain.
The 73-year-old TalkTV presenter, who has bravely battled stage four kidney cancer — now spread to his spine, brain, and lungs — shared the news with raw honesty, stating, “I’ll be exceptionally lucky to make it to Christmas.”
Speaking candidly on his show, James revealed he now wears makeup on air to conceal the toll the illness has taken on him. “I look alright, but it’s all makeup,” he said. “Things are becoming very, very difficult.”
Despite his trademark wit and remarkable resilience, the beloved broadcaster acknowledged that the end of his decades-long career — and life — is drawing near. “I’m hoping to go on for a few more weeks or months,” he told viewers. “But as soon as I can’t do the show anymore, I won’t.”
James was first diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2000 and underwent surgery to remove one kidney. He enjoyed years of remission before the disease returned in 2020 — this time incurable. After fighting valiantly and exhausting every available treatment, James made the difficult choice to step away from medical intervention and focus instead on making lasting memories with those closest to him.
His courage, candor, and unwavering spirit have touched countless lives — and even as his voice begins to fade, James Whale remains an inspiration to many.
