John Hurt cleared of pancreatic cancer.
Actor John Hurt has spoken of his joy at being cleared of pancreatic cancer.
The actor, who played The War Doctor in the 50th Anniversary story Day of the Doctor, was diagnosed with the disease last Summer. However speaking at the Man Booker Prize ceremony on Tuesday night in London, he revealed he had recently been given the all clear by doctors.
I had a final scan and saw my oncologist and it’s all gone brilliantly. I am overjoyed, I am thrilled. It all looks great for the future, it’s fantastic.
The actor, who was knighted in the Queen’s New Year Honours list, said he was wary of using works like remission, even if true.