BBC legend talks ‘worst day of his life’ as he shares emotional health update
BBC star Nick Owen was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2023 and has since become an advocate for men getting tested for the disease, which has seen a rise in cases10:41, 20 Apr 2025Updated 10:46, 20 Apr 2025BBC star Nick Owen has revealed that “hundreds” of blokes have told him his cancer battle prompted them to get checked out, with some saying it was a life-saving move.The telly news legend was hit with the bombshell of “extensive and aggressive prostate cancer” two years ago this month, which follows another tragic story for BBC alum. Despite having no symptoms, a blood test in April 2023 showed dodgy prostrate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, leading his GP to push for a specialist consultation.This resulted in his diagnosis and subsequent surgery. Going public with his health scare, Nick sparked a massive increase in awareness and had fellas queuing up for tests.A whopping 55,033 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2023 alone, marking a 25% jump in cases since 2019.Anne Diamond and Nick Owen (Image: More