Veteran radio DJ Paul Gambaccini has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
In a statement, the BBC Radio 2 and Greatest Hits Radio presenter said: “As Freddie Mercury once sang, you can’t turn back time, you can’t reverse the course of events. Isn’t it a shame?”
“There is no denying that this is a serious illness with an uncertain future, but for now, life continues as usual.”
Gambaccini, who was diagnosed in 2025, said he will continue to represent both programs.
Radio 2 said it sends “our love and best wishes to Paul” and added that it would continue to support him with his “beautifully produced weekly music show”.
In a statement, Gambaccini, 77, said he “will be as open as I can as things unfold” and that he is grateful for the kindness and support he has already received.
“For now, I want to be given the space to continue broadcasting the music I love to the listeners I love even more. These are the days of our lives,” he said.
Greatest Hits Radio content director Andy Ashton praised Gambaccini for “bravely sharing his Alzheimer’s diagnosis”.
“We know our audience will wholeheartedly share his desire to continue broadcasting the music he loves to the listeners he loves even more.”