(en) "Whale: Radio host reveals cancer in kidney, spine, brain and lungs", BBC News, 17 augustus 2020. Geraadpleegd op 14 januari 2024. “In an interview with the Sun Newspaper on Tuesday September 5th 2023; Whale announced that he was withdrawing from his regime of aggressive treatment to spend more time with his family. James explained that he has chosen 'quality of life' over quantity as he ends his treatment and focuses on 'making memories.' He added that his cancer, now stage 4, might mean Christmas 2023 could be his last.”