The voice of Formula 1, commentator Murray Walker, has been diagnosed with cancer. The 89-year-old announced last night that he had a form of lymphatic system cancer.
He was diagnosed with the disease following tests after a fall in which he broke his pelvis last month.
He said last night: 'They've caught it incredibly early. It's treatable, the doctors say my condition is mild and I'm very hopeful.'
Walker is to have a programme of chemotherapy over the next few months in an attempt to cure the disease. He has cancelled his plans to attend the British Grand Prix over the weekend of 28-30 June.
Walker was the voice of Formula 1 for more than 30 years as a commentator, first with the BBC and then with ITV.
He retired from full-time commentary after the 2001 US Grand Prix but has continued to work in F1.
Since the BBC regained the rights to the sport at the start of the 2009 season, he has been involved in a series of features on the BBC Sport website.
These have included Classic F1, F1's greatest drivers and, this year, Murray's Moments.
As a broadcaster, he is famous for his high-energy commentary style and his propensity to mis-speak in an amusing manner.
His catchphrase is: 'Unless I am very mistaken… and yes, I am very much mistaken' has only added to the affection held for him by audiences and colleagues alike.
As a broadcaster, he is famous for his high-energy commentary style and his propensity to mis-speak in an amusing manner.
His catchphrase is: 'Unless I am very mistaken… and yes, I am very much mistaken' has only added to the affection held for him by audiences and colleagues alike.
Our thoughts are with his Biological and Sporting Family
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