Opera singer Russell Watson has completed a five-week course of radiotherapy to eradicate a recurrent brain tumour.
The 41-year-old singer, known as The Voice, described his treatment as "no walk in the park".
Watson's manager Giles Baxendale said: "He's finished his treatment but he doesn't know whether he is in the clear yet."
"He's doing well, he's a little tired, a bit drained, but he's upbeat that it's finished."
Watson will now have to have regular scans to determine whether or not the treatment has been successful.
In a message on his website, Watson said: "I've had my moments under that machine where I just wanted to stop the bloody thing and walk away."
"I'm not out of the woods yet. I dearly wanted to keep the side-effects to a minimum and I've been keeping myself fit and healthy as I can, but I'm afraid they've caught up with me, and I don't mind admitting I've not been myself."
"I'm just so lucky I've had friends, family, and of course my fans to help me through; I really don't think I could do this without the support I've had," the singer wrote.
Watson underwent surgery to remove a brain tumour last October. It was his second operation on the tumour in 12 months.
Monday 26 May 2008
Friday 23 May 2008
Bruce Forsyth celebrates 80th birthday
Bruce Forsyth celebrates 80th birthday
Showbiz caption Bruce Forsyth celebrates his 80th natal day today.
In an interview last calendar week, Forsyth insisted that he had no aim of retiring exactly yet. He said: "I forever said I'll pack it in when I've doomed the bombilate. I still puzzle the buzz."
Forsyth has hosted BBC1's 'Strictly Come Dancing' since it began in 2004.
His other hit shows all over the age have included 'The Generation Game', 'Play Your Cards Right' and 'Bruce's Damage Is Right', as substantially as hosting The Royal Command Public presentation. Other work included an show in the Walt Disney film 'Bedknobs and Broomsticks'.
BBC1 will celebrate Forsyth's birthday on Sunday evening with a tribute show, 'Happy Birthday Brucie', featuring stars such as Mugil liza Minnelli, Saint Paul O'Grady and Ronnie Gentleman Jim.
Forsyth himself testament do a dance routine with the shake off of W End musical 'Billy Elliot'.
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Monday 5 May 2008
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