Russell Watson surprised by doctor who treated him for brain tumour
Russell Watson broke down in tears on The One Show as he was surprised with a video message from the doctor who treated him when he had a brain tumour.
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Video transcript
It's so brilliant to see you looking so well.
Russell, in the book, you talk very fondly about your consultant, Mr Leg.
Well, we managed to track him down, and he wanted to pass on this message to you.
Here it is.
Hello, Russell.
17 years on from that brave decision to have the surgery.
And look what a glittering career you've had in between.
And I can't tell you how much the team and I were so proud to watch you and your progress after that awful night when you were taken into hospital as an emergency.
We're thrilled for you.
Well done, Russell.
Oh, thank you.
Why did you do that?
Oh, dear me.
What a man.
And and so lovely as well, So down to earth, Um, just a beautiful human being, and I'm I will be eternally grateful to him.
