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Greg James's dad 'fighting hard' after stroke
9 Mar
Summary
- Greg James's father suffered a stroke during heart surgery.
- The DJ's father is currently in the ICU and fighting hard.
- James is proceeding with his Red Nose Day challenge despite the situation.
Radio 1 DJ Greg James has revealed that his father, Alan Milward, suffered a stroke during a planned heart operation on Thursday. James, who cancelled his show on Friday to be with his family, shared that his father is 'fighting hard' and is currently in the ICU. He described the situation as 'horrible' but confirmed his father is 'still with us.'
Despite the family's distress, James is proceeding with his upcoming eight-day, 630-mile Red Nose Day cycling challenge. He stated that his father strongly encouraged him to undertake this challenge. James expressed his deep appreciation for listener support and the care provided by the NHS, particularly noting the comfort derived from focusing on the attentiveness of the medical staff.
Greg and Alan Milward share a close relationship, with Alan having previously co-hosted a Radio 1 show with his son. James acknowledged the emotional difficulty of the challenge ahead, asking listeners to keep his father in their thoughts and to offer support during his journey from Weymouth to Edinburgh.
