By james art
Comedian Rod Gilbert was honored with a BAFTACymru Presenter Award – Gilbert presented the moving documentary about his cancer treatment, Rod Gilbert: A Pain in the Neck.
The Welsh stand-up had to postpone his tour when he was diagnosed with head and neck cancer. He was treated at the Velindre Cancer Center in Cardiff, where he was a patron and had organized a number of charity events for them. In fact, he fell ill on a fundraising trip to Cuba: “So imagine my surprise when I was diagnosed with cancer … because I thought I would have lifelong immunity!”
Gilbert’s wife, Sian Harris, posted on X after the award was announced: “When Rod started filming this documentary (just on his phone to begin with) after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer I thought he was crazy as we’ve had enough.. Then I saw how focusing on informing others helped him get through it and now I’m so, so proud of him.”
Now Gilbert is back on the road touring with his Rod Gilbert and Giant Grapefruit Show. Buy tickets here.
Watch Rhod Gilbert: A Pain in the Neck here.
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