Richard Madeley quit smoking after interviewing a famous person affected by the habit’s harmful effects. But the thought of the deadly illness continues to scare him years later.
The Good Morning Britain host, 68, lost his father when he was only 21. He also endured abuse at the hands of his late dad, about which he has spoken openly.
So, what’s the health condition Richard is worried about and what made him quit smoking? The TV presenter has shared his fears.
Richard Madeley worried about cancer
Having lost his father to a smoking-related illness when was young, the TV host is worried about facing a greater risk of cancer compared to non-smokers.
Now 68, Richard gave up smoking when he was 40 following an impactful interview with John Diamond. The famous journalist and first husband Nigella Lawson died of throat and lung cancer in 2001.
The GMB host had tried to quit smoking “numerous”“”
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