The 46-year-old has been diagnosed with cancer Deb Grant issued a tribute to Lauren Laverne after the presenter revealed her cancer diagnosis. The DJ is currently hosting Lauren's weekday breakfast show on 6 Music. Lauren took to Instagram while the show was on air this morning to reveal she had been diagnosed with cancer.
After the news was shared, Deb addressed her co-host as she sent a message of support. She said: "You will have just heard the news about Lauren. Just wanted to say, on behalf of everyone here, we're thinking of you.
She added: "We hope you'll be back with us very, very soon. I wanted to play this one for Lauren Laverne because I happen to know it's one of her favourites. "We love you Lauren.
" The DJ went on to play Stevie Wonder's cover version of The Beatles' classic, We Can Work It Out, in honour of her co-host, Lauren. Lauren took to Instagram this morning to share a photo from her hospital bed. The 46-year-old Desert Island Discs host said: "Right then, some personal news.
.. I recently had a cancer diagnosis.
"It was (thank God) caught early and unexpectedly during a screening test and I am expected to make a full recovery. I’m in hospital at the moment and wanted to take this moment to say thank you: Firstly to the medical teams who have got me this far with incredible skill and kindness. Lauren, who shot to fame as a member of pop group Kenickie in the 1990s, added: ""To my family and friends who have been absolutely extraordinary every step of the.