Johnny Ball, 87, credits treatment and lifestyle for beating prostate cancer, now in remission.

Johnny Ball, 87, a beloved children’s TV presenter known for Play School and Think Of A Number, has revealed he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in August 2022 and completed three months of daily radiation treatment, now in remission. He credits modern medicine, a strict routine of stretching and light exercise, and a healthy lifestyle with his recovery. Reflecting on the deaths of friends Harry Secombe and Bob Monkhouse from the same illness, he emphasizes living fully in the present. Still active in education and public speaking, he remains committed to his work and dreams of returning to Strictly Come Dancing. He celebrates 50 years of marriage with wife Dianne, advocates for charitable bequests through Remember A Charity, and maintains a simple diet and nightly beer limit. His openness about his journey comes amid personal loss, including the recent death of his ex-wife Julia and his daughter Zoe’s cancer diagnosis, which he has supported privately.