Broadcaster and radio personality James Whale has died aged 74 following a cancer diagnosis, his agent confirmed on Monday.His career spanned six decades, including stints on the BBC airwaves as well as stations such as LBC and TalkSport.
His wife Nadine Lamont-Brown said in a statement: “It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my darling husband, James Whale, who died peacefully this morning with a smile on his face, holding my hand.”
Known for being outspoken and often controversial, more recently Whale went on to front his own podcast and night-time weekly radio show on TalkRadio.
Whale’s TalkTV colleague and friend Mike Graham read an obituary on air and paid tribute to Whale, who had stage four kidney cancer. Graham also posted on X:, external “What a remarkable man. What an extraordinary talent. What an incredible voice. The world is a lesser place today…RIP James.”…