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Strictly star Russell Grant admits ‘dark times’ amid brain tumour battle as he takes TV break

Two-time star of Strictly Come Dancing Russell Grant has spoken about his brain tumour and how he's been absent from telly while recovering

Strictly star Russell Grant has opened up about his TV break after having a brain tumour removed. As a result, Russell endured a five-hour operation to remove the tumour, at the base of his brain. In July this year, Russell revealed that it looked as if his Type 2 diabetes had returned as a result of the tumour.

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