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Radio Host Jamie Theakston Diagnosed With Throat Cancer Thanks to Listeners

U.K. radio host Jamie Theakston revealed he has throat cancer just weeks after thanking listeners for expressing concerns about his voice

Theakston, who fronts U.K. radio station Heart’s breakfast show with Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden, previously thanked listeners who encouraged him to see a doctor after noticing changes to his voice. Trista Sutter, Selena Gomez, Ellen DeGeneres and more stars have opened up about their unexpected illnesses and injuries — read more He’s hoping to be back with us very soon,” added interim cohost JK(real name Jason King), who is covering Theakston’s medical leave.

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