James Whale, 74, issues heartbreaking health update amid terminal cancer battle - after admitting he 'hasn't got much longer'
The TalkTV presenter, 74, recently confessed he 'hasn't got much longer' while sharing he was told he has only 12 weeks to live.
James was first diagnosed with kidney cancer in February of 2020 but despite having preventative treatment, he revealed that year that it had spread to his spine, brain and lungs.
Now on week seven, James shared his health has dramatically declined as he admitted he is struggling to breath, talk, think and hear.
Speaking on his podcast Tales Of The Whales, James said: 'I can't breathe, I can't think, I can't talk.
'Anyway. Good morning. Welcome to Tales of the Whales, our weekly podcast. I have terminal 5 cancer. Can you get 5?'
The TalkTV presenter recently confessed he 'hasn't got much longer' while sharing he was told he has only 12 weeks to live
A confused James continued: 'Could I thank everybody for getting in touch and wanting to meet up. I'm not being rude when I make it difficult to get touched up. I mean... in touch.
Nadine explained: 'You're getting quite tired, so from next week, we're restricting visitors to just very close friends and family.'
He added: 'The most tiring thing I found… I still can't hear very well, which is more frustrating than anything else. I've become very slow in my speech and then forgetful and everything else.'
He added: 'I'm tootling along, which is all you can do really, trying to get my breathing sorted and the mark on my bum.'
He humbly asked: 'People have to go through a lot worse, don't they? Do they?'
James concluded: 'Anyway. I don't feel I can go on much more... The other thing is, my energy levels have gone completely.
'So I wish everybody well, and let us hope we go through these phases as quickly as we can.'
Last week, heartbreaking pictures emerged of James giving the 'most compelling' interview of his career.
James filmed the interview with Nigel Farage as a TalkTV producer shared snaps ahead of it being released.
In the images James looked frail amid his illness and had a yellow blanket over his knees.
He penned on X: 'After 50 years in broadcasting, Whaley delivers one of the most compelling and profound conversations of his career.
'A masterclass in asking the right questions. @THEJamesWhale @Nigel_Farage @MitchellCMM.'
Under another image of the interview set up he wrote: 'Filming Whaley's last interview with Nigel Farage. The bravest man I know. A legend and a friend.'
He also appeared in an image with his co-host on Talk TV Ash Gould.
It comes after last week James took to social media to share an emotional update about his terminal cancer battle - admitting that he 'hasn't got much longer'.
The Big Brother star choked up as he wished his grandson a happy birthday and reflected on his own mortality in the heartfelt message.
In the images posted James looked frail amid his illness and had a yellow blanket over his knees (Farage seen right)
He said: 'I'm not terribly well in the final stages of cancer, but I just want to tell my grandson how proud I am of him.
'He's a Royal Marine and he's been a Royal Marine for over six months, nearly a year now, he got through all his training, and I am so, so proud, you have no idea.'
The visibly emotional star added: 'Happy Birthday, mate. Happy Birthday to all of you who have put your lives where you have
'360 years ago, the Royal Marines were founded. Happy Birthday to you all.'
Reflecting on his mortality, James said: 'It's alright, I'm an old git, [I'm] 74. I'm still on the TV and radio but not for much longer. I love you all, guys.'
Fans were quick to send supportive messages to James in the comments section of the video, which was posted to Twitter/X, thanking him for his work as a presenter.
They wrote: 'You have been the voice of many people, thank you. Your family are lucky to have such an inspirational loved one. Thinking of you and sending love.';
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