BBC Gardeners World fans in tears as star shares tragic cancer news
Gardeners World fans were left in floods of tears after watching an emotional episode of the BBC series where professional inventor Steve broke down in tears
A guest on the show revealed that he was battling terminal cancer Image: BBC
Viewers of the latest episode of Gardeners World were deeply moved, some to tears, by Steves poignant story. Steve, an inventive professional who resides with his wife Pippa, shared his personal struggles with health on the programme.
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In the show, Steve disclosed to the audience that he had been diagnosed with terminal cancer and was facing uncertainty about his remaining time, which could be “two months or two years, possibly. ”
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A third shared: “Well that took a sad and rather dark turn,” including an emotional emoji.
Similarly, a fourth commented: “Wonderful couple Windmill garden #GardenersWorld #PositiveMindset. At 69, there has been chatter about whether he might retire, particularly following a number of health concerns.
Monty has given his fans some reassurance, stating in a Radio Times interview that the show will go on for at least another two years: “I never make plans beyond two years, but Ive agreed to do another two.
“If the programme is made well, Ill continue,” he further mentioned.
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This update follows an incident where Monty had to cancel several tour dates due to an emergency hospital visit.
“I had a little spate of illness in the middle of the tour. I was in hospital last week, so Ive been taking it easy. ”
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Monty has often spoken about the therapeutic nature of gardening, especially since being diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder SAD.
On Kate Thorntons White Wine Question Time podcast, he shared his struggles with SAD: “I was long ago diagnosed with SAD theres no question about it, that November and December are always the worst time for me I can bear them.
