Chris Evans' life off air with wife Natasha Shishmanian as he shares cancer diagnosis
ok.co.ukChris Evans is a radio veteran and legend, usually known for hilarious anecdotes and skits while live on air. So it came as a shock to many of his viewers on Monday when he made a serious announcement.The 57-year-old told listeners that he has melanoma, a skin cancer, and that it had been discovered in its early stages.
He shared: "We need to discuss what's going on with this issue. It is a melanoma.There's this phrase called a malignant melanoma - you know once you get something and you find out all about it - that is a redundant phrase because if it is a melanoma it is malignant. "But it's been caught so early, just so you know, that it should be completely treatable.Treatment will happen on the 14th of September." Chris, who is an avid runner, shared that he was upset that in the month following treatment he would be unable to run, joking that he'll do nothing but run until September 14.
It comes after Chris had a skin cancer scare back in 2019. Recalling this, he said: "I went and had a few marks on my body inspected by a skin expert before Christmas and she said, 'You need to come and see me again, just because of your complexion.'" Chris will have the support of his family and wife Natasha Shishmanian as he is treated for cancer.
Here, we take a closer look at who his nearest and dearest are... Natasha Shishmanian- Chris' wife Chris's third wife Natasha began her career as a professional golfer.
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