BBC radio DJ Paul Gambaccini diagnosed with Alzheimer's
In a statement, the presenter said he would continue to present his programmes on BBC Radio 2 and Greatest Hits Radio.
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"As Freddie Mercury once sang, you can't turn back the clock, you can't turn back the tide. Ain't that a shame."
— Paul Gambaccini , Celebrity
"There's no denying it's a serious condition with an uncertain future, but for now life goes on as normal."
— Paul Gambaccini , Celebrity
"For now, I wish to be given the space to keep on broadcasting the music I love to the listeners I love even more."
— Paul Gambaccini , Celebrity
"Bravely sharing his diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease."
— Andy Ashton , Executive
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In a statement, the presenter said he would continue to present his programmes on BBC Radio 2 and Greatest Hits Radio.
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