Suche
Mein Konto
TV legend Nick Owen visits shoe repair and encourages fans!
BBC presenter Nick Owen visited Riteway Shoe Repairs and spoke about his return after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
TV legend Nick Owen visits shoe repair and encourages fans!
Popular BBC presenter Nick Owen, of Midlands Today fame, has recently endured a challenging time. In a moving appearance on his own show on Monday, the 77-year-old announced his diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer. Owen described that day as “one of the worst of his life.” The news brought with it an immense emotional burden for both him and his wife Vicki, as he explained in an interview with viewers. The veteran journalist, who has presented the news for Midlands Today since 1997, has received huge support from both his viewers and colleagues in recent weeks, a BBC spokesperson has highlighted. Viewers have missed Nick greatly during his time away and the BBC wishes him a speedy recovery and looks forward to his return to the studio. This shows how strong the bond between him and his audience is, which has grown over the years.
Amid these challenges, Nick Owen visited Riteway Shoe Repairs on Lower High Street last week. The shop's owner, Jon Smith, was delighted by the TV star's surprise visit. Smith, who used to run a greengrocer's shop in Kinver, remembered Nick often shopping with him. During his visit, Owen had his shoes re-heeled and resoled. Jon Smith shared with his followers on social media that Nick Owen was at his store and encouraged viewers to follow the news to hear more from Owen. These small moments of normality provide Owen with a welcome distraction from his current situation and show how much he is valued in the local community.
The diagnosis and the path to improvement
Nick Owen's cancer diagnosis was the result of an examination carried out on the advice of a specialist. Although the initial values were classified as harmless, a biopsy led to the alarming findings on April 13th. Nick, a former Shrewsbury School pupil, lives in Kinver and has made a name for himself in the area. His long-standing contribution to broadcasting has made him a fixture in viewers' households. This diagnosis is a huge challenge, but Owen's return to television and his determination to stay active offers hope and inspiration to many.
In recent weeks, Nick Owen has struggled not only with health challenges, but also with the emotional pressure that comes with such a diagnosis. However, the support of his family, friends and the entire BBC community gives him strength to overcome this journey and remain present in the public eye.