Dancer Wayne Sleep reveals he has been undergoing cancer treatment

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 16:46 · Archive

Dancer and TV personality Wayne Sleep, 78, has revealed he is undergoing cancer treatment which he says is working.

Wayne Sleep, the 78-year-old dancer, choreographer and television personality, has announced on social media that he has been receiving cancer treatment since the summer. He shared a photograph of himself at Kew Gardens in West London, saying it was taken on Friday.

Sleep said the treatment 'appears to be working' and he is 'on the mend' thanks to staff at the Royal Marsden hospital. He told followers he is 'in good spirits and feeling positive about the future', and thanked people for their 'kindness and concern'. He did not disclose further details of his diagnosis or treatment plan.

Sleep said he was prompted to share the news after people commented on his recent appearance. His announcement comes 11 years after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, when he was 67. At that time, he chose not to have radiotherapy because he did not want to miss filming for a travel documentary in India.

How it is being reported

• Wayne Sleep reveals he is undergoing treatment for cancer but ‘in good spirits’The 78-year-old shared the news in an Instagram post on Sunday.Evening Standard · 1 Nov, 16:37
• I'm A Celeb star and dancer Wayne Sleep reveals cancer diagnosisThe news comes 11 years after ballet star Wayne, 78, was diagnosed with prostate cancer.The Mirror · 1 Nov, 16:00
• I’m A Celebrity’s Wayne Sleep shares cancer diagnosis after ‘comments on recent appearance’He was also diagnosed with prostate cancer 11 years ago.Metro · 1 Nov, 15:49

In this story: Wayne Sleep · Royal Marsden · Kew Gardens · West London

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