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BBC Morning Live Airs Tribute to Kym Marsh’s Father as Prostate Cancer Tops UK Diagnoses

The broadcast used his story to encourage timely prostate checks.

Overview

  • The live programme paused on January 20 to show archived clips of Dave Marsh with a voiced tribute celebrating his character and advocacy.
  • Presenters Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton introduced the segment after headlines reported prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK.
  • Dr Xand van Tulleken discussed symptoms and rising case numbers following a note that such headlines can be distressing for viewers.
  • Helen Skelton credited Dave Marsh with motivating men to get tested, as colleagues recalled his warmth, humour and openness about the disease.
  • Kym Marsh recently marked the second anniversary of her father's death at 78 from prostate cancer in 2024 with a public Instagram tribute.