It still sticks in my throat. Michael Ball lost his wife to cancer and believes doctors should be bolder in accepting the potential for cancer being present in a patient. In 1998 Ball performed at three big concerts: The Fiftieth Birthday Concert of Andrew Lloyd Webber at the Royal Albert Hall (released on DVD), Sondheim Tonight at the Barbican Centre (released on CD) and Hey, Mr. Producer: The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh (released on CD and DVD). I think Im quite nice. Michael has fronted 3 ITV shows with Alfie Boe. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, How fake copyright complaints are muzzling journalists, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. He graduated in 1984. I have been truly happy, he says. He continued in the role of Edna Turnblad in the musical at the Shaftesbury Theatre until 29 April 2009. Were all, to a greater or lesser extent, plagued by the same things., He credits his partner, Cathy McGowan, for being a stabilising influence on him. In July 2006, Ball was a guest artist on Julian Lloyd Webber's album Unexpected Songs and in November of that year released a DVD containing all the best songs from his Live in Concert DVDs. He continued: "She had her career and is more than happy that the focus is on me now, and shes the best at giving me advice and strength and looking after me. Were on a journey that does this [he makes an up and down motion with his hand] all the way through it. Read about our approach to external linking. You can unsubscribe at any time. He has twice won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Ive always been pretty good at making friends quickly, so wherever we would go, I would find people to latch on to, he says. Michael Ball is a guest on Alan Titchmarsh's Spring Into Summer tonight. Michael Ashley Ball is his given name. Their cover of "You'll Never Walk Alone" reached number one in the UK Singles Chart on 24 April, not only giving Ball his first chart-topping single at the age of 57, but also making Moore the oldest ever person in history to score a number one hit. I never used to, but Ive learned to smell the roses, to stop and go great. What would McGowan say about him? When youve been together for 30 years, you know each other really well, and you build a life and a family and a home. If a relationship survives a pandemic, he says with a smile, you know youre on to a winner. These also started happening at other times, such as when he was going to work. Michael Ball is in a long-term relationship with Cathy McGowan, 79, but have never married. Alex Jones leaves Michael Ball in hysterics with raunchy The One Show, The One Show viewers outraged as Tom Jones 'rushed', 'Is it career suicide?' He felt unable to seek help, muddling his own way through. We have estimated His ethnicity is White, and his zodiac sign is Cancer. Express. Despite an audience of only 1,000 fewer than half the London Coliseums capacity they did twice the work, Ball says. When ovarian cancer killed Angela McGowan it robbed a family of a wife and a mother; and Michael Ball of the woman who had united him with the "love of his life" - former Ready, steady, Go presenter Cathy McGowan. Michael Ashley Ball, OBE (born 27 June 1962) is an English actor, singer and radio broadcaster. The DVD also included a brand new "Unplugged" session which Ball recorded especially with four other musicians in the studio. His next important role came when Cameron Mackintosh cast him as Marius in the original London cast of Les Misrables, but he caught glandular fever and he took six or seven weeks off sick to recover from the associated tonsillitis and post-viral fatigue. Ball appeared on a number of television and radio programmes to promote the album. Cathy even once saved Michael's life after rescuing him from a burning building. He continued to present his Sunday morning Radio 2 show, and occasionally BBC Ones The One Show. He sang three tracks from his latest album, Since You've Been Gone; "Home" and "One Voice", as well as two duets with Clark. Michael and Imelda were both awarded Olivier awards, best actor and best actress in a musical for their Sweeney Todd performances. It's a major reason why I am still here today. Claudia Winkleman took over the vacant Sunday evening slot later that month. 8. Patrick Reynolds has seen many of his relatives die from the consequences of cigarettes and is now an anti-tobacco activist. "Im too old to be a toyboy, and age has never been an issue or thought about. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. When he returned to work he was still suffering from fatigue, and began to get on-stage panic attacks overwhelming anxiety, a rapid heartbeat, sweating, and problems with vision. Suddenly it was: This is what Im meant to be doing. He loved performing, being somebody else. Their friendship later evolved into a romance and the couple has been together ever since. After a short break, in 2013 Ball returned to Radio 2 with a new show, Michael Ball on Sunday, airing on Sunday evenings between 7pm and 9pm. This isnt the first time he has opened up about Cathys decision to stay out of the public eye. "My wife died one week after her 46th birthday in July 2002. In August 2007 he made his BBC Proms debut with An Evening with Michael Ball at the Royal Albert Hall, which marked the first time a musical theatre star had been given a solo concert at the classical music festival. () It was Frankie McGowan - at 47 the baby sister of the McGowan family - who had delivered the news. Ball represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest 1992 held in Malm, Sweden, singing the song "One Step Out of Time", which finished second. He met the Ready Steady Go! I couldnt imagine my life without her." It was released along with a performance DVD of his 2007 tour, One Voice Live, filmed at London's Hammersmith Apollo. His first regular show on Radio 2 was Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch in 2008, replacing Michael Parkinson whose show Parkinson's Sunday Supplement had ended the previous year. Michael also recently opened up on life with Cathy in a chat with Platinum Magazine. Cancer Named Michael #13. The 25th Anniversary Concert of Les Misrables was held at The O2 Arena. Mountain Ash was a close-knit mining community; Balls uncle was a miner, as was his grandfather. The pair have been together since 1992 after a chance meeting when she interviewed. Michael then added: If youve got someone fighting your corner, someone who loves you and you love, and is also really, really clever, the battle is so much easier. Michael Ball, 59, has revealed he felt an "instant connection" the first time he set eyes on his long-term girlfriend, Cathy McGowan, 78, after she first interviewed him back in 1992. DON'T MISSDolly Parton teases her famous assets for new Playboy cover recreation [PICS]Lorraine Kelly slams Dominic Cummings for 'smirking' in BBC interview [REACTION]Piers Morgan blasts 'selfish' Prince Harry for memoir and release date[LATEST]. He was born in Worcestershire, England, and attended the Guildford School of Acting . Born Michael Ashley Ball on 27th June, 1962 in Bromsgrove, West Midlands, England, UK, he is famous for Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera. Despite nearly three decades together, the couple has no plans to tie the knot. Three others with cancer still living in Ireland all survived, the first had a breast removed in 1995. Shoppers say this new no-needle 'instant filler' is a game changer for lines and wrinkles, This 'curated ear design' brand is a go-to for fashion influencers - and we have a discount, 6 of our favourite bags from the luxe new accessories label to know. This year, he made Wonderful Wales With Michael Ball, a four-part series for Channel 5, in which he travels through the nation it is part travelogue, part homecoming. Michael Balls income source is mostly from being a successful Broadcaster. Their relationship has lasted, he says, because we love each other. Id been going to the RSC since I was about 12, and Id seen a number of productions that Trevor had done, says Ball. In 2013, Ball was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of the Arts from University of Plymouth. I just withdrew. Ball left the show, spent about nine months virtually housebound and thought he would never work again. Its just electric, and we needed to hear it. On 29 March 2019, the album debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart. The pair don't share any children, but Michael is stepfather to Cathy's daughter from her first marriage, Emma. "She had her career and is more than happy that the focus is on me now, and shes the best at giving me advice and strength and looking after me," he explained. 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And shes been there, done that and bought the T-shirt, and has no interest in interviews or pictures. He toured the United Kingdom with an orchestra and five West End stars, (Louise Clare Marshall, Louise Dearman, Emma Williams, Adrian Hansel and Ben James-Ellis), in the autumn, celebrating 25 years in the music industry. We get each other., Someone comes into the room to call him for makeup, and he waves cheerily at them. On 14 February 2010, Ball stepped in as a guest judge for Robin Cousins on ITV1's Dancing on Ice. But the one constant in my life was Wales, and my gran and Mountain Ash [her town in the Cynon Valley], and I always felt a kinship with that., His grandmother, Agnes, known as Lil, was a huge influence on him as a performer. Aw! You can unsubscribe at any time. Im feeling a bit panicked. But he looks completely at home. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Michael Ball's net worth: Michael Ball is a hero, who has attained over $15 million. Having not been out of the house much for a year, to suddenly be travelling all over the most glorious country, meeting amazing people, doing all this stuff and going on a personal journey, it was He smiles. Speakingabouthis first meeting with Cathy, Michael said: Cathy came into my life when I was doingAspects of Love. "I noticed one morning that I had blood in my urine. This staged concert has become the highest live stream concert at cinemas in UK history. 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This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Its been a long time.. 2017Ball and Boe: Back together. Sign up to our newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. , money, salary, income, and assets. Like anyone, I can be up, down. In 1992, Ball represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest, finishing second with the song "One Step Out of Time". Michael Ball lost his wife to cancer and believes doctors should be bolder in accepting the potential for cancer being present in a patient. The concert is being broadcast on radio 2 on the 5th January 2020. The hard work has been worth it and this is just the icing on the cake. Cathy also saved his life another time when a fire engulfed their home while Michael was asleep. While appearing on an episode of Carpool Karaoke with The Late Late Show host James . Their love is certainly the real deal with the singer often gushing over their "strong partnership" and sweetly praised Cathy for being his biggest supporter. Ball and Colm Wilkinson anchored the encore, with four Jean Valjeans singing "Bring Him Home": Wilkinson from the original London cast, John Owen-Jones from the 25th Anniversary touring production, Simon Bowman from the current London cast and Alfie Boe, who sang the role in the concert. It still seems shocking to us how long we had to fight to be taken seriously, and how obvious symptoms were overlooked time and time again by GPs and paediatric specialists, with no-one seemingly able to draw an obvious conclusion from a range of concurrent and consecutive symptoms. We keep things fresh, but theres also a real comfort in longevity. Shed never give an interview about it, shes not interested in looking back, he added to The Big Issue. They met around 1989 when she was an entertainment reporter for a BBC London magazine show and interviewed him during rehearsals for Aspects of Love. With Imelda Staunton (Mrs Lovett) as Sweeney Todd in 2011. Find Dr. Ball's phone number, address, hospital affiliations and more. No one wants to hear me being miserable, so thats not what I do. In a recent interview with Platinum Magazine, he revealed he "couldnt imagine life without". He had a panic attack on stage, then they started happening on the way to work, randomly, anywhere, he says. "Even in divisive Ball has presented The National Lottery Draws and Children in Need. The door closes and Im at home, and its very real. A Blu-ray and DVD version of the 2010 broadcast was released in November 2010 in the UK and in North America in February 2011. If it had been diagnosed early, among other things, she certainly wouldn't have suffered acute hydrocephalus [a build up of fluid on the brain] and had needed a shunt for the rest of her life. Im too old to be a toy boy, and age has never been an issue or thought about. "She's taught me so much and she's made me laugh like a drain - and vice versa.". See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. His father's name is Tony Ball, he was the head of global sales at British Leyland. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. I loved surprising people, making people laugh. His maternal grandmother, having a musical ear, was proud of Ball's early singing achievements; she died suddenly, however, of a heart attack about one week before his debut in The Pirates of Penzance. The live stream will be also be available as a DVD and cd early 2020. . 2016.Ball and Boe :one night only. Ball sang two songs on this show; the first was the song Born Free, which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and was a hit for the British male singer Matt Monro in 1966. The advisory body estimates 5,000 lives could be saved each year if GPs follow the new recommendations. Michael Ball to perform on star-studded Canaries cruise, Michael Ball's furious rant about mobile phone use in theatre, Michael Ball hits out at mention of 20-year age gap with partner Cathy, Michael praised Cathy for being his biggest supporter, Michael Ball, 58, hits back at 'toyboy' suggestion with partner, 78, The singer wondered why an age gap is an issue for people, Michael admitted he 'couldnt imagine life without' Cathy, Michael Ball: I've become a songwriter after surviving an anxious year, Dan Walker addresses The One Show appearance after item pointed out, Michael Ball teased Harry as he did 'not see enough of his house'. However, has stayed out of the spotlight since then, which Micheal has previously opened up about. Ive always been in Connor and Graces lives. The album includes a compilation of previously released material celebrating Ball's 25-year anniversary in the music industry, as well as six new tracks, including "You Can't Stop the Beat", from Hairspray. Michael Ball wife: Is Michael Ball married? David credits seeing his GP as a reason for being alive. He also explained how he doesnt really think about their 19-year age gap either. Michael Balls Wonderful Wales airs on Channel 5 tonight at 8pm. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. He then appeared as the solo artist in a controversial 'Musical Theatre' Prom on 27 August 2007 for the BBC at London's Royal Albert Hall. No one would mention it if I were the older one. Andrew Bailey took his daughter to the United States for treatment for a brain tumour in 2014. Michael told the BBC doctors should not be "afraid to think" somebody may have cancer. Michael Ball lost his wife to cancer and believes doctors should be bolder in accepting the potential for cancer being present in a patient. Wonderful Wales With Michael Ball starts on Friday 9 July at 8pm on Channel 5. George Clooney irritated after Meghan Markle gave birth to Archie, Piers Morgan calls out Alastair Campbell for 'hypocritical' remarks, Michael Ball reveals why he has never married his long-time partner 'No need! Ball took part in many promotional activities at the end of the 2006 to coincide with the release of his album One Voice. Michael told the BBC doctors should not be "afraid to think" somebody may have cancer. If it had been diagnosed early, among other things, she certainly wouldn't have suffered acute hydrocephalus [a build up of fluid on the brain] and had needed a shunt for the rest of her life. Michael Ball: his birthday, what he did before fame, his family life, fun trivia facts, popularity rankings, and more. Ball then headed to Glasgow and Aberdeen before returning for shows in London, Birmingham and Northampton. Ball is a concert artist: he tours frequently around the United Kingdom and has also performed concerts in Australia and the United States. Michael Ball (Michael Ashley Ball) was born on 27 June, 1962 in Bromsgrove, United Kingdom, is a Broadcaster, actor, singer. The audience have been taking their seats and here he is, still in specs and black T-shirt. Alone Together was his one-man show first performed at the Donmar Warehouse (which was reprised in 2004 for the Singular Sensations season at the Haymarket). But when the age difference cropped up, a small cloud drifted briefly across his brow. Ball has long been open about the mental health crisis he experienced, even when it was still quite rare for celebrities, especially men, to talk about such things. He took a leading role in Kismet in June and July 2007 for the ENO, and appeared on Channel 4's Richard & Judy on 22 June 2007 to promote this production. ", Interviews have been amended from previous version. Dr. Michael W. Ball is a Cardiologist in Indianapolis, IN. The West. He recently starred in a new production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at the Adelphi Theatre in the West End, alongside Imelda Staunton as Mrs. Lovett. NICE, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, has offered guidelines aimed at speeding up cancer diagnoses in England. He won in 2008 for his role as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray, and then in 2013 for the title role in the revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. As Cathy was older than Michael, she was able to provide him withmuch-neededstability in his life. But Im also well aware that it wont last. Lil died a long time ago, but Ball met people who remembered her. He explained of Cathy: Shes a bit older than me. Watch Captain Tom Moore appear on Blankety Blank as a contestant The pair have been together since 1992, but met in 1989 when Cathy was working as an entertainment reporter at the BBC and interviewed him regarding his musical Aspects Of Love. Within 24 hours, the performance was recorded, and made into a digital single featuring the NHS Voices of Care Choir, and Moore's spoken words. It was gone the next day and I don't think such things should be ignored so thought I should get it checked by my GP. In 1985, he made his West End debut as Marius Pontmercy in the first London production of Les Misrables. Week after week we were told 'It's just a virus', 'It's just a virus'. Ever since 1992, Michael has been in a relationship with Cathy McGowan, 78. From brain cancer to colon cancer, these are the best . Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 58 years old? He spent the first quarter of 2006 on complete vocal rest, following the illness that caused him to leave The Woman in White on Broadway. As an actor, Ball briefly appeared as Malcolm Nuttall in Coronation Street in 1985. He continued to discuss aspects of their relationship, adding: "Every night is a date night with Cathy! Hows he feeling? That was my thing. His teacher at the Surrey County Youth Theatre suggested he apply for drama school. It was one of the most extraordinary nights Ive ever had in the theatre, he says. When ovarian cancer killed Angela McGowan it robbed a family of a wife and a mother; and Michael Ball of the woman who had united him with the "love of his life" - former Ready, steady, Go presenter Cathy McGowan. In 2002 he took on the role of Caractacus Potts in the Sherman Brothers musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, which was largely considered his comeback role. Weve been together about 30 years now, and all I can say is I wish I looked as young as she does, because she looks amazing! The tour started with two nights in Belfast, before a number of shows in the north of England and the Midlands. I'm thankful that I chose to see my GP and that he quickly realised it might be serious and referred me on for specialist tests. The actor and singer, 58, who is known for starring as Marius in Les Miserables as well as for his roles in Hairspray, Sweeney Todd and The Phantom of the Opera, is in a long-term relationship with former presenter Cathy McGowan, 78. Ball likes to say he has never been fashionable so he can never go out of fashion. Read about our approach to external linking. He has also had success in the charts with his recording work. Despite an audience of only 1,000 fewer than half the London Coliseums capacity they did twice the work, Ball says. "My wife died one week after her 46th birthday in July 2002. As does she.. Coming Home to You is Michael Ball's fourth UK number one album, his first solo number one album in the UK since his self-titled debut album in 1992. Michael Bubl has his wife to thank for getting him through one of the worst experiences a parent can endure. Andrew Bailey took his daughter to the United States for treatment for a brain tumour in 2014. In December 2000, she saved his life by dragging him out of a house fire. Normally, Im warmed up and Im ready, he says with a laugh. If I get really tired, stressed, run down, I can feel that thing happening. It underscored for him, too, that, despite appearances, you never know what someone is going through. 2023 BBC. They have lived together since 1992. After speeches from Cameron Mackintosh, Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schnberg, the performance concluded with pupils from school productions of Les Misrables entering the arena. Michael Ball was born on the 27th of June 1962 in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom, he is sixty years old in 2022. It's a major reason why I am still here today. Find out more about the star's family life here MORE:Meet Escape to the Country star Nicki Chapman's husband. Its quite often the way that children who are uprooted create shortcuts to friendships, and this was true for Ball. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Good communication with your wife is the most important part of your role as husband/caregiver. And so weve got to say our piece, and the most important thing I said for us would be Covid insurance for producers, says Ball. She came to interview me. The crooner recently opened up about why this was in an unearthed chat. On 24 April 2020, Ball entered the UK Singles Chart at number one with a cover of "You'll Never Walk Alone", with combined chart sales of 82,000 making it the fastest-selling single of 2020 so far. 's newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted hellomagazine.com's privacy policy, the cookies policy, and the website terms of use, and that you consent to hellomagazine.com using your data according to the established laws. In 1987, he played Raoul in the first London production of The Phantom of the Opera. Michael Ball is a singer, presenter, and actor from England. First Name Michael. He explained: I could never have achieved what Ive achieved without Cathy. In April 2020, to mark 99-year old Captain Tom Moore completing the first phase of his fundraising walk during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ball sang "You'll Never Walk Alone" for him live on BBC Breakfast. In 2004, he co-starred with Petula Clark in a production of Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard at the Cork Opera House, later broadcast by the BBC. We were friends while I was doing the show in London, then I moved to Broadway and things blossomed, he added. Michael Ball lost his wife to cancer and believes doctors should be bolder in accepting the potential for cancer being present in a patient. Theatres, and the whole ecosystem around them, have been devastated by the pandemic. Michael said: I was in a bad place when we first met. Their home was on fire back in the early Noughties, and Cathy woke in the early hours and searched the house for Michael, eventually dragging him to safety. The breakdown, he says, made me a better performer, and a better person. Other performances include singing at the BBC's St David's Day concert, in the role of Marius at the Les Misrables: The Dream Cast in Concert, the tenth anniversary concert of Les Misrables in 1995. 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On 24 April it became No. She was wrongly diagnosed and the doctor ignored her complaint as, at 36 years old, she was too young to have cancer, he said, despite her mother dying of cancer when my wife was a child, and four of her sisters now having cancer. So to then be working with him, it was the dream come true.. Michael is currently hosting a Channel 5 series called Wonderful Wales. His given name is Michael Ashley Ball. ", MORE:Holly Willoughby gives hilarious insight into marriage with Dan Baldwin, MORE:Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield explain why they can't hug despite restrictions lifting, He has also previously opened up about his 20-year age difference from Cathy, telling Platinum magazine: "Every night is a date night with Cathy! Michael opened up about this in an unearthed interview where he discussed their relationship. He loved, he says, making people laugh and making people happy. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. You can unsubscribe at any time. These three episodes were combined together to make a special which was then broadcast on BBC One. On 10 February 2010, Ball recorded a television pilot for ITV1, which was commissioned as a full series in the summer, titled The Michael Ball Show. I think thats been very useful over this last year. His zodiac sign is Cancer. A trouper. Read about our approach to external linking. The show aired on Sunday mornings between 11a.m. and 1p.m. until September 2011, latterly sharing its time slot with Weekend Wogan presented by Terry Wogan. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. However, while Cathy was a prolific BBC journalist and presenter at the time, she has since stepped back from the public eye. Michael Ball Fans Also Viewed . Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. 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