BBC Radio 2 listeners in tears as terminally ill DJ Johnnie Walker, 79, bids farewell in emotional final show Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Lily Jobson For Mailonline Published: 13:54 EDT, 27 October 2024 | Updated: 13:58 EDT, 27 October 2024 e-mail View comments BBC Radio 2 listeners were in tears as terminally ill Johnnie Walker bid farewell in his final show on Sunday. The veteran broadcaster, 79, recorded the final episode of his Sounds Of The 70s, ending a 58-year career in radio.
Johnnie has just weeks to live, following a battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis , a rare and progressive illness that affects the respiratory system. He signed off his last episode of BBC Radio 2's The Rock Show on Friday and hosted his final Sounds Of The 70s on Sunday and played his favourite tracks. Fans were overcome with emotion as they listened to his last shows and took to X to share sweet tributes.
BBC Radio 2 listeners were in tears as terminally ill Johnnie Walker, 79, bid farewell in his final show on Sunday The veteran broadcaster recorded the final episode of his Sounds Of The 70s, ending a 58-year career in radio Some wrote: 'Johnnie Walker has hung up his headphones after 58 years One of the radio greats I'd love to wish him a Happy Retirement, but, sadly, his circumstances dictate otherwise. Bravo, sir, and thank you', 'A sad day as Johnnie Walker hosts his final radio show. Millions of us will miss his warmth, love of music, the stars who sounded like .