Tony Blackburn, 80, reveals he’s been discharged from hospital after three weeks
Tony Blackburn, 80, is released from hospital after three weeks but reveals he is still seeking treatment as he shares a candid health update
Tony Blackburn has revealed he has been in hospital for three weeks and has only just been discharged.
Last month, the veteran announcer, 80, revealed he was struggling to recover from a nasty chest infection that forced him to withdraw from his radio shows.
In a tweet on Wednesday, Tony revealed that his health had taken a turn for the worse and he needed treatment at Wellington Hospital in London.
The former winner of I’m A Celebrity thanked the team of doctors and nurses who looked after him and further revealed that he would require further outpatient care despite being discharged.
Despite his health problems, he seemed optimistic that he would be back at work on his BBC Radio 2 show, writing that he was ‘looking forward’ to his return.
Health issues: Tony Blackburn has revealed he has been in hospital for three weeks and has only just been discharged (pictured Tuesday)
Tony wrote: ‘After three weeks in hospital I have just been discharged and am now home getting some more treatment by getting a daily injection for a few days from a hospital near me.
‘Thanks to everyone at Wellington Hospital in London, doctors and nurses, for looking after me. After my treatment and rest I look forward to getting @BBCRadio2 and @BBCLOCALRADIO back to doing what I love to do.
‘I want to thank all my friends for your lovely messages, you are all so kind to think of me xx’
The presenter then shared a photo of himself holding his prize from the Audio and Radio Industry Awards after becoming too unwell to attend the event in person.
He shared a photo with his neighbour’s dog and wrote: ‘Thanks to @radioacademy #UKARIAS for sending me my Pioneer award which I received last night.
“Here I share it with my friend Brook, our neighbor.”
Last month, Tony told his followers that he would need more treatment before he is back to normal.
He announced he would be quitting his BBC Radio 2 show until he is better and postponing his Sounds of the 60s live performances.
Bad: In a tweet on Wednesday, Tony revealed that his health had taken a turn for the worse and he needed treatment at Wellington Hospital in London
He explained, “I just wanted to give a little update on my health and let you know I won’t be on the radio or in theaters for a while.
“The infection I have requires more treatment than originally thought and it means I will have to reschedule the Sounds of the 60s Tour for the time being to fully recover.
All booked tickets will be automatically transferred to the new dates and you will be notified of this change by your ticket provider. I’m sorry for the disruption and I’m really looking forward to getting back on the road with the band.
‘I hope to be back on the radio as soon as possible, but it may be a few weeks before I can get back into the studio.
“As you know, I am passionate about my radio programs and I will be back as soon as possible.
“I want to thank all the listeners who have sent their congratulations and messages of support. I read them all and it really means a lot.
Tony added: ‘Finally, to all the nurses, doctors and support staff at Barnet General Hospital with whom I spent a few days last week, thank you for looking after me. You’re brilliant!’
Tony was forced to pull out of his BBC Radio 2 show again a week early and postpone performances on doctor’s orders amid an ongoing health problem.
Unwell: Last month the veteran announcer, 80, revealed he was struggling to recover from a nasty chest infection that forced him to withdraw from his radio shows (pictured in January)