James Whale has recorded his last podcast after half a century as a broadcaster, issuing a six-word assertion to listeners. The radio star has been battling lung most cancers for the previous 5 years and has been coping with 20 tumours all through his physique, together with in his mind, backbone, and lungs.

Medical doctors just lately knowledgeable him he has simply weeks left to dwell, leaving his pals, household, and followers heartbroken. A touching clip from the Categorical columnist’s final podcast has now been shared on TalkTV, with the journalist summoning the power to say to his spouse Nadine, “We have had fun collectively, have not we?”

A supportive Nadine, who was subsequent to him whereas the episode was being recorded, replied: “One of the best,” earlier than James whispered the phrases “I like you” to her. Clearly emotional, Nadine mentioned: “I like you too. Lets log off on the podcast now?”

Taking a breath, James straight addressed listeners and mentioned: “Thanks for being a listener, I hope it helps ultimately. And who is aware of what’s subsequent? I can solely say au revoir.”

Nadine added: “Sure, that is excellent, au revoir, it isn’t goodbye.” James added: “Bye-bye, guys.”

Followers despatched messages of help to James after listening to the emotional clip, with one writing: “James, you are going to be so missed. Thanks for all that you’ve got completed and for retaining it actual. There’ll by no means be one other such as you. God bless you.”

One other mentioned: “So emotional! God bless James!” A 3rd added: “I’ve discovered James to be an absolute inspiration. What a legend, and thanks, James.”

The podcast comes after Nadine shared an image of the radio legend on the Coronary heart of Kent Hospice, the place he mentioned he’d “discovered peace and tranquility”.

“I’ve instructed Nadine, I gained’t return to the hospital,” he instructed the Categorical. “I need to die someplace peaceable and tranquil and that is the place for me. There’s no higher. I’m fortunate to be right here.”

He added: “I do know that I’ve reached the top of my life, however I am fairly sanguine about it. Regardless of all the things, I’m completely satisfied to go now and a variety of that’s because of the individuals who work right here, as a result of they make dying as peaceable and pain-free as doable.”