Russell Grant has opened up about having a brain rumour removed late last year in a touching message to fans.
The astrologer and former Strictly Come Dancing star shared the news with his followers on Twitter today.
In a tweet, Russell said he had a tumour removed before Christmas last year.
Before Christmas I had a brain tumour removed by the A-Team Prof Pathmanban, Dr Bhalla, Dr Kearney, the caring nurses & Vicky Walsh of Alex Hospital Manchester & Dr Wilton YG Bangor I’m now into recovery ❤️🩹 on @BrainTumourOrg Day Thank you all 🙏🏼 @Pituitary_org @rarediseaseday pic.twitter.com/Z7geWy19tQ
— Russell Grant (@THERussellGrant) March 1, 2023
Russell Grant brain tumour
Alongside a photo of himself smiling, Russell wrote: “Before Christmas I had a brain tumour removed by the A-Team Prof Pathmanban, Dr Bhalla, Dr Kearney, the caring nurses & Vicky Walsh of Alex Hospital Manchester & Dr Wilton YG Bangor.
“I’m now into recovery on @BrainTumourOrg Day. Thank you all.”
Many of his followers sent their well-wishes to Russell.
One person said: “So pleased to hear you are on the mend.”
Another replied: “You’re looking good Russ. Rest up and continue with that great recovery.”
Someone else tweeted: “Sending you so much love. Hope you’re doing well in recovery.”
Another added: “Sorry to hear this Russell. Glad to hear that you are getting better. Take care.”
In December, it was reported that Russell had undergone a five-hour surgery to remove the tumour.
The 72-year-old had a lump taken out of his pituitary gland.
At the time, he told the Mirror: “I am now on the road to recovery. There are a few complications to sort out so the post-op stuff has already started.
“As you know I saw something pretty major coming when giving my lecture in Blackpool on December 1, 2019, so I was prepared.
“I didn’t shout about the growth as I’d been waiting for a knee operation which was due Easter 2020, so many of you would have presumed I was going in for that. Covid ruined that. So it’s next on my list of ‘Things to do’.”
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Russell is known for being an astrologer and media personality, having written several books on astrology.
He also competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2011, partnering with Flavia Cacace.
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