Hucknall Ram Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Legendary Formula 1 commentator Murray Walker has been diagnosed with cancer.The 89-year-old said he had a form of lymphatic system cancer, which was diagnosed during tests after a fall in which he broke his pelvis last month."They've caught it incredibly early. It's treatable, the doctors say my condition is mild and I'm very hopeful," Walker said.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.http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/22946026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hucknall Ram Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 Get well soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CumbrianRam Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Grew up hearing him make boring races sound exciting, good luck with the recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Legendary Formula 1 commentator Murray Walker has been diagnosed with cancer. The 89-year-old said he had a form of lymphatic system cancer, which was diagnosed during tests after a fall in which he broke his pelvis last month. "They've caught it incredibly early. It's treatable, the doctors say my condition is mild and I'm very hopeful," Walker said. 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. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/22946026 bless him all the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 That's ****. All the best to him. Seems alright and he's certainly iconic in his line of work. I'd even go as far to say he's better at commentating his sport that Andy Townsend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Aww, good luck Murray, stay positive xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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