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Double tragedy for Rhod Gilbert after getting all clear from head and neck cancer

Rhod Gilbert's cancer battle ended last October, but not long after he got the all clear, he lost two close people to the illness.

Comedian Rhod Gilbert got the all clear from cancer last October, but has just revealed that two people close to him recently died of the illness. Rhod Gilbert was told he was cancer-free but months later faced devastating double blow (Credit: BBC) But now, Rhod has revealed to The Mirror that just months after his good news, reality of the illness hit him again. The comedian is heading on tour throughout this year and next, and even admitted his illness influenced some of the material for his show.

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