BBC radio star Eddie Nestor has been diagnosed with cancer. The 62-year-old actor, stand-up comedian, and BBC Radio London broadcaster will be stepping away from his work on Radio London while he receives treatment. He shared the news on his own social media, and it was later confirmed by colleague Shay Kaur Grewal live on air during her afternoon show. In a moving moment she said: "This next part of the show, it's not an easy one for me.

"As you'll know something that I always talk about here on BBC Radio London is the fact that we are very much a family, and this particular news I'm about share is about one of our much loved colleagues and a personal dear friend of mine...I'm talking about the fantastic Eddie Nestor...I'm certain many of you tuned into BBC Radio London over the coming weeks have had a lot of questions, and I'm sharing this news with you now on Radio London, as Eddie has given us permission to do so, and he also has shared this news publicly today.

"He's written on his social media, 'Greetings. You may have noticed that I, I've been a little quieter than usual. Well, this wasn't quite the June we'd planned. I have been diagnosed with cancer'."

She continued: "Eddie goes on to say, the good news is that thanks to an incredible medical team, I've now had my first chemotherapy treatment. We're thankful, we're hopeful, and as a family, we're looking upward and forward.

"He goes on to talk about the greatest source of strength in my life is my family, and also he is asked for everyone to share their prayers.

"He says, as for me, please don't feel sorry for me. I'd much rather have your prayers, your love, your encouragement, and the occasional laugh. That's the fuel I need.

"...He says, thank you to everyone at the BBC for all your love and support, and thank you to everyone who's already reached out.

"'Every epic journey begins with a single step. Well, here's another one. Much love, Eddie'.

"So, if you are tuned in to BBC Radio London, as I say, it's not something I wanted to do, but of course it's important to share, as many have wanted to know, the news that Eddie has announced today that he's been diagnosed with cancer."

Eddie is best known for his roles in classic 1990s television shows like Desmond's and The Real McCoy. He was appointed an MBE in the Queen's New Year's Honours List for 2018 for his charity work and services to radio