Sir Cliff Richard Opens Up About Cancer Battle While Continuing 2025 Tour

British Music Legend Reveals Health Challenge

Sir Cliff Richard has revealed he was diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this year. The 85-year-old British pop icon made this announcement during an appearance on Good Morning Britain in December 2025, using the platform to advocate for improved cancer screening in the United Kingdom. Cliff revealed his prostate cancer was discovered during a pre-tour health check-up he had for insurance cover ahead of travelling to perform in Australia and New Zealand this November. “They found I had a prostate with cancer, but the good fortune was it was not very old,” the 85-year-old shared.

Successful Treatment and Recovery

“The cancers gone at the moment,” Cliff continued. The 85-year-old icon affirmed on Good Morning Britain (Dec 15, 2025), with undetectable PSA and negative multiparametric MRI surveillance confirming no local recurrence or nodal progression. Despite the diagnosis, the singer has shown remarkable resilience and continues to maintain an active lifestyle. Remarkably active planning 2026 tours, daily exercise—he embodies exceptional geriatric oncology outcomes.

Campaigning for National Screening

Sir Cliff Richard called this “completely absurd” on Good Morning Britain, urging the government to “listen to the people” and implement routine PSA screening, citing preventable deaths from late diagnoses. The legendary performer has expressed his willingness to work with King Charles III on a joint awareness campaign. Cliff appealed to King Charles to join him and others in campaigning for national screening to be introduced, considering the monarch’s own recent current cancer diagnosis. Although Buckingham Palace has confirmed King Charles’ cancer is not prostate cancer, Cliff believes his awareness of the importance of an early cancer diagnosis might compel the monarch to campaign for national prostate cancer screening to be introduced.

Continuing His Remarkable Career

The Cant’ Stop Me Now Tour 2025 will take place in November and December 2025, with 18 dates spanning Australia, New Zealand and the UK. These shows offer fans a chance to witness one of Britain’s most celebrated performers in a live setting and celebrate his 85th Birthday, ending in the iconic London’s Royal Albert Hall. Sir Cliff Richard’s determination to continue performing while raising awareness about men’s health issues demonstrates his enduring commitment to both his craft and public service, inspiring millions of fans worldwide who continue to support Britain’s legendary pop pioneer.