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DJ and broadcaster Paul Gambaccini reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis

The Guardian World Thursday 09 July 2026, 23:01 UTC By Lanre Bakare Arts and culture correspondent 1 min read
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Presenter, 77, says ‘for now life goes on as normal and I continue to broadcast’ as he shares diagnosis received in 2025The longtime radio and TV broadcaster Paul Gambaccini has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The 77-year-old presenter, who has been a regular on the BBC since the 1970s and has one of the most recognisable voices on British radio, shared a statement revealing the diagnosis he received in 2025.

Presenter, 77, says ‘for now life goes on as normal and I continue to broadcast’ as he shares diagnosis received in 2025

The longtime radio and TV broadcaster Paul Gambaccini has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

The 77-year-old presenter, who has been a regular on the BBC since the 1970s and has one of the most recognisable voices on British radio, shared a statement revealing the diagnosis he received in 2025.

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