Australian radio star John Blackman has died on the age of 76. He had spoken about his scary battle with most cancers and the surgical procedure he needed to take away his jaw.
The “Hey Hey It's Saturday” star died after struggling a coronary heart assault on Tuesday, based on The Morning Present superstar reporter Peter Ford.
John's demise comes simply months after he revealed his battle with most cancers, which led to a 12-hour operation to take away his jaw in 2018.
In 2022, John confronted a second battle when he was recognized with mind most cancers, which was eliminated after a six-hour operation, leaving a titanium mesh plate in his head.
It’s believed that shortly earlier than his demise John was instructed he must go into hospital for extra surgical procedure this yr as his most cancers had returned badly.
Australian radio star John Blackman dies on the age of 76.
He’s believed to have died of a coronary heart assault and is survived by his spouse Cecile (whom he married in December 1972) and their 28-year-old daughter Tiffany.
Peter paid tribute to the 'unimaginable' radio legend on Channel 7's breakfast present and revealed how John had handed away after resting at his residence.
'Yesterday afternoon John got here residence and was resting. He got here into the kitchen and stated to Cecil “I don't really feel very nicely. I'll simply sit on the couch”, Peter stated.
The reporter defined that John was just lately instructed that the most cancers had returned following his life-saving operation in 2018, so he must bear one other surgical procedure.
He additional added, 'He instructed me final week that he should bear one other surgical procedure this Monday as some downside has resurfaced and he isn’t enthusiastic about it.'
He’s believed to have died of a coronary heart assault and is survived by his spouse Cecile (whom he married in December 1972) and their daughter Tiffany (28).
'However I've been instructed it wasn't most cancers that killed him. His spouse Cecile referred to as this morning to offer him the information.'
He praised John for sustaining his sense of humour all through his troublesome most cancers battle and paid tribute to the 'stunning artiste'.
“It's very unhappy to listen to this information in Australia,” he stated emotionally. “John was an unimaginable individual, a fantastic performer on radio and tv. He has had an unimaginable battle with most cancers lately.”
'He had a big portion of his jaw eliminated in his battle with most cancers. But he would nonetheless exit and discover a option to chuckle at issues.
'If any individual was disarmed by his look, he would put them relaxed immediately. He had the power to calm you down and make you chuckle.'
His adoring followers additionally paid tribute to the radio legend on social media and thanked him for his humorousness through the years.
One stated: 'Thanks for therefore many laughs John. My childhood was richer due to you. Effectively carried out John Blackman.'
One other wrote: “RIP John Blackman,” whereas a 3rd stated: “RIP John Blackman condolences to the household.”
A fourth wrote: 'Condolences and prayers to the household and pals of John Blackman. Might he relaxation in peace. So unhappy to listen to of his passing, stopped laughing for some time.'
Earlier this yr John courageously opened up about his most cancers battle and surgical procedure which noticed his jaw eliminated.
In 2018, John underwent a significant 12-hour operation to take away cancerous growths on his mouth and jaw.
In January he instructed how his life had modified after a life-saving operation which eliminated his most cancers however would depart him by no means in entrance of a microphone once more.
'After I went to my surgeon to seek out out the outcomes of the take a look at he stated, “Look John, your life goes to alter utterly any more,” he instructed the Herald Solar.
“Professionally, financially and emotionally, it’s going to by no means be the identical. You'll by no means have the ability to act in entrance of a mic once more.”
He bravely revealed that the operation, which noticed his jaw eliminated, didn’t take away his sense of humour.
'Every little thing the surgeon stated has come true. It's nonetheless painful to speak to you. I can't do what I really like,' stated John.
'Fortunately I nonetheless have a way of humour, they didn't take it away.'
