Greg James issues update on father’s health after suffering stroke

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10 Mar 2026 • 7:28 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James announced that his father suffered a stroke during a planned heart procedure.
  • James was absent from his Radio 1 Breakfast show last Friday to be with his family following the incident.
  • He returned to the airwaves on Monday, informing listeners that his father is 'still with us' and 'fighting hard'.
  • James expressed that his father would want him to continue with his broadcasting duties.
  • He intends to proceed with his Comic Relief challenge, which involves cycling 630 miles on a tandem bike across the UK over eight days, starting this Friday.

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