BBC Breakfast's Green Goddess Diana Moran Shares Health Struggle with Brain Tumour
Former BBC Breakfast fitness legend Diana Moran has revealed she has been living with a brain tumour for 16 years, describing herself as 'a bit of an experiment' on medication after doctors said she was too elderly for surgical intervention. The 86-year-old television icon, famously known as the Green Goddess for her signature green leotard during her Breakfast Time segments in the 1980s, opened up about her health challenges in a candid interview.
Six Months of Severe Illness and Hospital Visits
Moran disclosed that she has been very unwell for the past six months, experiencing episodes so severe that ambulances were called three times. 'I thought that my life had come to the end,' she admitted, reflecting on the frightening period when she required assistance with basic tasks like using stairs and toilet seats, and could not stand unaided. The fitness expert, who previously battled skin and breast cancer, explained that the brain tumour was discovered 16 years ago during a charity run in Hyde Park when something went wrong, leading to a hospital visit and diagnosis.
Medical Decision Against Surgery Due to Age
In her interview on Best magazine's Suddenly Single podcast, Moran revealed that specialists have decided against operating to remove the tumour because of her age, with her approaching 87. 'It's too old for a big operation,' she stated, noting that the tumour was exacerbated by another operation for cancers on her leg, possibly due to a reaction to antibiotics. Instead, she is currently on a course of drugs, describing her situation as an experimental treatment approach.
Living with the Tumour and Personal Loss
Despite the diagnosis, Moran expressed that she had lived 'perfectly happily' with the brain tumour for years until recent complications arose. She also mentioned the emotional impact of the death of her partner, Robin, compounding her health struggles. The BBC Breakfast star's openness about her condition highlights the challenges faced by elderly patients in accessing certain medical treatments and the personal resilience required in managing long-term health issues.
