# DJ Paul Gambaccini diagnosed with Alzheimer's

Paul Gambaccini, the veteran DJ and broadcaster best known for his work on BBC Radio, has publicly revealed that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The 74-year-old shared the news to raise awareness and support others facing similar health challenges.

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## Sources

### Health
- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jul/10/paul-gambaccini-radio-tv-alzheimers-disease-diagnosis-health) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:01:04 GMT

### Entertainment
- [BBC Entertainment](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gyvp7y89jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:39:35 GMT