February 20th 2024.
It was a bittersweet moment for radio host Greg James as he recently shared a heartwarming photo on his social media, posing with his beloved Nan on her 100th birthday. However, amidst the joyous occasion, James also opened up about his recent loss - the passing of his grandmother, which caused him to miss his BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show.
Fans were quick to notice James' absence and expressed their concern, wondering why he was unable to host the show on Monday. James' Nan, Joan, who was his father's mother, passed away over the weekend. The presenter had often shared stories about her on the radio and had publicly shared that she was suffering from dementia.
After his absence from the show, James took to his Instagram Stories to share a photo of his dog with a heartfelt message. He revealed that he had a rough week, battling Covid and then losing his beloved Nan. He spent the day with his family and was looking forward to getting back on the radio and bringing some much-needed fun to his listeners.
But amidst the grief, James couldn't help but add a touch of humor, as he shared a video of himself analyzing actor Andrew Scott's Baftas outfit on his TikTok account. Fans couldn't help but wonder why James missed his show and took to social media to express their concern.
But James found solace in looking at pictures of Andrew Scott on the red carpet, as he emotionally and candidly shared with his fans through more Instagram Stories. He thanked his fans for their kind messages but also joked about having more people to reply to now. He also poked fun at the idea of asking for privacy while grieving.
In the midst of his loss, James managed to retain his trademark sense of humor, as he signed off with a post about people apologizing for sending messages of condolences. He finally concluded with a post about taking a bath and thinking about Andrew Scott, accompanied by a video of himself in the tub.
James' nan had always been a significant part of his life, and he often shared stories about spending summer holidays with her and his grandad. In a touching tribute post on Instagram, James celebrated her 100th birthday with pictures of her and his family. He also wrote a heartfelt caption, reminiscing about all the memories they shared together.
In an emotional essay for inews, James reflected on the weekend he spent with his family, celebrating his nan's milestone birthday. He also opened up about her dementia, but also shared how she still managed to make him laugh and reminisce about the past. He concluded the essay by sharing how his nan's decline has reminded him to cherish every moment and live life to the fullest.
James returned to his radio show on Tuesday morning and shared the news of his nan's passing with his listeners. His co-host, Arielle Free, offered her condolences and checked in on James' well-being at the start of the show. Despite the circumstances, James was in high spirits and fondly remembered his nan, giving a shout-out to the care workers who looked after her in her final years.
As James continues to cope with his loss, he reminds us all to appreciate and cherish our loved ones while we still can.
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