In September final yr, Merlin, 47, introduced he had been identified with bowel most cancers, and thanked the NHS for ‘saving his life’ earlier this yr after his tumour was eliminated.
Fred, the maitre d’ if the favored Channel 4 actuality courting present, has promised to communicate together with his ‘unimaginable’ co-star, and stated the barman is ‘extremely stoic within the face of what’s occurring to him’.
The 50-year-old stated: ‘I actually love him. He’s extremely optimistic and pragmatic as properly. I’m simply not stunned as a result of that’s the kind of man he's.
‘You'll be able to all the time depend on Merlin,’ Fred added to Mail On-line.
He revealed that he has been talking over the cellphone and texting with Merlin, ‘ensuring he’s okay.’
Merlin underwent surgical procedure in April, after holding followers updated together with his journey and elevating consciousness throughout Bowel Most cancers Consciousness Month.
Fred continued: ‘It reminds you of how fortunate you might be. For those who’re wholesome and you've got your wits about you, that’s it. You might be having an excellent life.
‘However it may be all taken away from us so rapidly and unexpectedly so we’ve bought to cherish and luxuriate in each single second.’
Fred confirmed that Merlin stays in ‘good spirits’, saying: ‘Possibly we’ll sit down and have a pleasant roast and a pint after a stroll on a Sunday.’
Shortly after his prognosis in September, Merlin had shared that he had informed his mates and colleagues, and recalled how ‘encouraging’ Fred was in response to the information.
‘Every week later I known as some shut mates. Fred was beautiful and inspiring. He requested me the way it has modified my life,’ Merlin informed The Mirror.
‘I informed him, “You both let it otherwise you don’t. For those who let it, it might probably take you down some fairly darkish locations”.’
Merlin additionally knowledgeable CiCi Coleman and Grant Urquhart, who each work as members of the ready employees within the First Dates restaurant.
The bartender, who can also be a pub landlord, stated that they have been each shocked, with Grant responding with some form phrases about Merlin.
‘CiCi and Grant have been each shocked. Grant stated, “Christ, man, this type of factor all the time appears to occur to the most effective of individuals.” That was very candy,’ Merlin recollected.
Macmillan most cancers assist
For those who or somebody you care about has been identified with most cancers, Macmillan can provide assist and data.
You'll be able to contact their helpline on 0808 808 00 00 (7 days per week from 8am to 8pm), use their webchat service, or go to their web site for extra data.
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