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Speaking to ITV News ahead of a documentary about his condition, Kamara – known to millions by his nickname "Kammy" – said he wanted his experience to be a warning to other people. He said: "Initially I was in denial. I'm a dinosaur. I suffered in silence for about 20 months and in that time my thyroid gland became virtually non-existent, so that could be the reason for all my problems along the line, by just not going to see a doctor. Now not only have I got an underactive thyroid, the apraxia of speech has come on, my balance is no good, I'm really weak.'
Broadcaster Chris Kamara has announced he will leave Sky Sports at the end of the season after 24 years. The 64-year-old presenter and former Leeds United footballer recently revealed he'd developed a speech apraxia disorder alongside an existing thyroid issue. 'My long career at Sky Sports has never felt like work. I've spent 24 terrific years at Sky, and leave with the best of memories,' Kamara said in a statement. 'My time on Soccer AM, Goals on Sunday and, of course, on Soccer Saturday with Jeff has been - to coin a phrase - unbelievable. I've had the time of my life, and look forward to tuning in every Saturday as a fan.'
