James Whale (radio presenter)

English radio DJ

Michael James Whale (born 13 May 1951) is an English radio personality, television presenter, podcast host and author. He became popular in the 1980s when he hosted The James Whale Radio Show on Radio Aire in Leeds. From 1995 to 2008, Whale hosted a night time radio show on talkSPORT (Talk Radio 1995–2000).

James Whale
James Whale
Born
Michael James Whale

(1951-05-13) 13 May 1951 (age 72)
Ewell, Surrey, England
Years active1970–present
Spouse(s)
Melinda Maxted
(m. 1970; her death 2018)
Children2
Websitewww.jameswhaleradio.co.uk

In February 2000, Whale was diagnosed with kidney cancer.[1] In August 2020, he said that his cancer had spread to his spine, brain and lungs.[2]

References change

  1. Johnson, Sarah (19 March 2014). "James Whale: 'Cancer hasn't changed me, I'm still miserable and difficult'". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
  2. "James Whale: Radio host reveals cancer in kidney, spine, brain and lungs". BBC News. 17 August 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2020.