Paul Gambaccini, 77, diagnosed with Alzheimers, vows to broadcast.

has revealed he has been diagnosed with  as he vowed to continue to broadcast his radio shows for as long as he can.

The  Radio 2 and Greatest Hits Radio presenter, 77, released a statement confirming he was diagnosed early last year.

He explained: 'As once sang, you can't turn back the clock, you can't turn back the tide. Ain't that a shame.

'In early 2025 I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. 

'There's no denying it's a serious condition with an uncertain future, but for now life goes on as normal and I continue to broadcast The Paul Gambaccini Collection on BBC Radio 2 from 8-10pm on Sundays and my shows on Greatest Hits Radio

'I'm grateful for the kindness and support I've already received. I will be as open as I can as things progress. 

'For now, I wish to be given the space to keep on broadcasting the music I love to the listeners I love even more. These are the days of our lives.'

Paul and his husband Christopher Sherwood have since been receiving support from Alzheimer's Society. 

The charity's CEO, Michelle Dyson CB, said: 'Paul's experience shows that there can be life after a dementia diagnosis – his fans will be delighted at his decision to carry on hosting his shows.

'Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be frightening but it can also open the door to receiving treatment and support. 

'We hope that by sharing his diagnosis, Paul will encourage others to spot the symptoms and reach out if they are worried about themselves or a loved one. 

'The earlier someone is diagnosed, the better the chances are that they can continue doing the things they love and live independently for longer, and plan for the future.'

The American-British star began his career in 1974 when he did his first stint on Radio 1 at 24-years-old.

Back in 2022, because he said it did not stand by him during false sex allegations. 

Paul was arrested and had his London home raided in November 2013 under Operation Yewtree. 

He was wrongly accused of sexual abuse by two men in the late 70s and early 80s and put on police bail for 11 months, making video diaries to show how unhappy he was. 

Paul had hoped to carry on working for the BBC during his arrest but he told the Telegraph that he thought the broadcaster had not stood by him.

He added that he thought they had made a decision based on 'public relations' instead of investigating the accusations.