Gay Byrne reveals on radio that he has been diagnosed with cancer

Legendary broadcaster Gay Byrne has told his RTÉ Lyric FM show listeners that he is suffering from cancer.

On the show, he said he will "not be with listeners next week.

"I shall not be with our listeners on this day next week. Have to go to hospital this week…They think they may have discovered a bit of cancer in the prostate and they think it may have moved up into my back," said the 82-year-old.

"I've had the most wonderful, fantastic, robust, good health all my broadcasting life.

"It's my turn now … Many, many people much worse off. Thank you for your good wishes," Gay added.

Our thoughts are with him and his family at this difficult time.