{"id":2832,"date":"2026-07-10T08:40:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T03:40:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=2832"},"modified":"2026-07-10T08:40:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T03:40:44","slug":"radio-legend-paul-gambaccini-diagnosed-with-alzheimers-disease-and-shares-heartbreaking-statement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=2832","title":{"rendered":"Radio legend Paul Gambaccini diagnosed with Alzheimer&#8217;s disease and shares heartbreaking statement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_3d5bec\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Paul Gambaccin, best known for his stint on BBC Radio 2 and Greatest Hits Radio, wrote a statement opening up about his &#8216;serious condition&#8217; concluding: &#8216;These are the days of our lives&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p><button xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37412061\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Paul Gambaccini\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37412061.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Paul-Gambaccini-book.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37412061.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_Paul-Gambaccini-book.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37412061.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_Paul-Gambaccini-book.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37412061.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Paul-Gambaccini-book.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Paul Gambaccini has revealed he was diagnosed with Alzheimer\u2019s disease last year\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Paul Gambaccini has revealed he was diagnosed with Alzheimer\u2019s disease last year<cite aria-label=\"Image: PA\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: PA)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Veteran <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/bbc-radio-2\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">BBC Radio 2<!-- --><\/a> and Greatest Hits Radio presenter Paul Gambaccini has revealed he has been diagnosed with <!-- --><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/health\/early-dementia-alzheimers-symptoms-changes-37235677\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/a>.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In a statement the 77-year-old said: \u201cAs <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/freddie-mercury\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Freddie Mercury<\/a> once sang, you can&#8217;t turn back the clock, you can&#8217;t turn back the tide. Ain&#8217;t that a shame.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cIn early 2025 , I was diagnosed with Alzheimer\u2019s disease. There&#8217;s no denying it\u2019s a serious condition with an uncertain future, but for now life goes on as normal and I continue to broadcast The Paul Gambaccini Collection on <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/bbc\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">BBC<\/a> Radio 2 from 8-10pm on Sundays and my shows on Greatest Hits Radio.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He added: \u201cI\u2019m grateful for the kindness and support I\u2019ve already received. I will be as open as I can as things progress. For now, I wish to be given the space to keep on broadcasting the music I love to the listeners I love even more. These are the days of our lives.\u201d<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-testid=\"image-grouped\">\n<div class=\"ImageGroupEmbed_container__i0sRj\" data-testid=\"portrait-image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageGroupEmbed_image-group-item__XHC82\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37412060\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37412060\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:0.6666666666666666\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Paul Gambaccini\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37412060.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Paul-Gambaccini.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37412060.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Paul-Gambaccini.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37412060.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Paul-Gambaccini.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37412060.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Paul-Gambaccini.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Paul Gambaccini, seen here in 1985, has been a radio and TV star for decades\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Paul Gambaccini, seen here in 1985, has been a radio and TV star for decades<cite aria-label=\"Image: Mirrorpix\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Mirrorpix)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"ImageGroupEmbed_image-group-item__XHC82\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37412062\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37412062\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:0.6666666666666666\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Paul Gambaccini\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37412062.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Winq-Magazine-Men-Of-The-Year-Lunch-To-Benefit-The-Elton-John-Aids-Foundation.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37412062.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Winq-Magazine-Men-Of-The-Year-Lunch-To-Benefit-The-Elton-John-Aids-Foundation.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37412062.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Winq-Magazine-Men-Of-The-Year-Lunch-To-Benefit-The-Elton-John-Aids-Foundation.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37412062.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Winq-Magazine-Men-Of-The-Year-Lunch-To-Benefit-The-Elton-John-Aids-Foundation.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The DJ said he would continue to broadcast on Radio 2 and Greatest Hits Radio\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The DJ said he would continue to broadcast on Radio 2 and Greatest Hits Radio<cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty Images Europe\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty Images Europe)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Since his diagnosis, Paul and his husband Christopher Sherwood have been receiving support from Alzheimer\u2019s Society.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The charity\u2019s CEO, Michelle Dyson CB, said: \u201cPaul\u2019s experience shows that there can be life after a dementia diagnosis \u2013 his fans will be delighted at his decision to carry on hosting his shows.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cReceiving a dementia diagnosis can be frightening but it can also open the door to receiving treatment and support. We hope that by sharing his diagnosis, Paul will encourage others to spot the symptoms and reach out if they are worried about themselves or a loved one. The earlier someone is diagnosed, the better the chances are that they can continue doing the things they love and live independently for longer, and plan for the future.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">According to the Alzheimer\u2019s Society, the word &#8216;dementia&#8217; describes a set of symptoms that over time can affect memory, problem-solving, language and behaviour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Alzheimer&#8217;s disease is the most common type of dementia. For most people, the first signs of Alzheimer\u2019s are problems with their memory, thinking, language or perception.<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37412074\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37412074\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.38996138996139\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Paul Gambaccini\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37412074.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Paul-Gambaccini.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37412074.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Paul-Gambaccini.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37412074.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Paul-Gambaccini.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37412074.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Paul-Gambaccini.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The broadcaster - known as 'The Great Gambo - photographed in 1977\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The broadcaster &#8211; known as &#8216;The Great Gambo &#8211; photographed in 1977<cite aria-label=\"Image: BBC\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: BBC)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In February, Gambaccini had announced he was to stop presenting America\u2019s Greatest Hits on GHR that month.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The show has roots stretching back five decades to the show\u2019s original launch in 1975. It has been on Greatest Hits Radio\u2019s weekend schedule since 2020.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">At the time Gambaccini said: \u201cIt\u2019s been a great pleasure hosting America\u2019s Greatest Hits for so long. I now look forward to a new challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Although America\u2019s Greatest Hits ended, Paul remained a regular presence on the network through its documentary strand, Greatest Hits Radio Superstars, which explores the work of artists and producers with lasting cultural influence. He also hosts shows on Greatest Hits Radio 60s.<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-testid=\"image-grouped\">\n<div class=\"ImageGroupEmbed_container__i0sRj\" data-testid=\"portrait-image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageGroupEmbed_image-group-item__XHC82\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37412075\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37412075\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f Figure_letterbox__TrOWv\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:0.6666666666666666\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Paul Gambaccini\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37412075.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Ivor-Novello-Awards-Inside-Arrivals.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37412075.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Ivor-Novello-Awards-Inside-Arrivals.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37412075.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Ivor-Novello-Awards-Inside-Arrivals.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37412075.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Ivor-Novello-Awards-Inside-Arrivals.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Paul Gambaccini at the Ivor Novello Awards in London in 2013\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Paul Gambaccini at the Ivor Novello Awards in London in 2013<cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"ImageGroupEmbed_image-group-item__XHC82\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37412076\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37412076\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:0.6666666666666666\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Paul Gambaccini\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37412076.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Johnnie-Walker-funeral.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37412076.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Johnnie-Walker-funeral.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37412076.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Johnnie-Walker-funeral.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37412076.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Johnnie-Walker-funeral.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"He told fans: 'I will be as open as I can as things progress'\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">He told fans: &#8216;I will be as open as I can as things progress&#8217;<cite aria-label=\"Image: PA\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: PA)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Last month, <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/channel-4\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Channel 4<\/a> screened a film called Jon <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/snow\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Snow<\/a>: A Last Big story about the Channel 4 newsreader who also has Alzheimer\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Snow said: \u201cI don&#8217;t think I am scared actually. You know, there&#8217;s so many different degrees of condition, and it&#8217;s difficult to know where you are in that journey.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cFor myself, I don&#8217;t believe I am particularly far on in the journey, there&#8217;s no point allowing it to fossilize what you&#8217;re doing. 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