Clive Myrie, the veteran journalist, has opened up about contemplating his mortality after discovering a tumour behind his left ear. He realised he had been "thinking about death" when doctors determined the tumour which, while benign, needed surgery for its removal. This insight coincides with the broadcaster's 60th birthday celebration today, Sunday, August 25.
Clive admits that the risky nature of his role as a BBC reporter made him profoundly aware of his mortality. His illustrious career placed him in some of globe's fiercest conflict zones. Most notably, Clive joined alongside the 40 Commando Royal Marines during Iraq's infiltration back in 2003, reports the Daily Record .
So perilous was this assignment, he penned a heart-wrenching "goodbye" letter to his loved ones in case it turned fatal. In later years, specifically in 2022, his journey took him to Ukraine to deliver live reports on the Russian intrusion from the frontline. While appearing on the Desperately Seeking Wisdom podcast, Clive pondered over how his invasive tumour and perilous profession brought his mortality into sharp focus.
He shared: "I had a tumour behind my left ear, which was benign thankfully, so I didn't have chemo[therapy] or anything, I just had it cut out. (Image: Getty Images) "But you know, every little sort of kink or little bit of pain here or there, you think more about, it's more in your mind as you get older. And you know, you don't want to leave this life behind because it's been a goo.