Louis Walsh Battles Cancer During Boyzone Documentary Filming

Louis Walsh, the founder of Boyzone, revealed that he was undergoing chemotherapy for waldenstrom macroglobulinaemia, a rare type of blood cancer, while filming a new documentary about the band. Despite a long-standing feud with the group, the 72-year-old decided to participate, stating that the experience served as a 'reality check' for him. He opened up about his diagnosis during Celebrity Big Brother, expressing the shock of receiving the news and its impact on his mental health. Walsh noted that he had been unaware of his condition until a hospital visit revealed it, and he admitted to feeling a lingering fear of hospitals. A source close to him confirmed that he was 'really ill' during the documentary's filming, yet he remained committed to his participation. Thankfully, he has since received the all-clear from his treatment in Dublin, allowing him to reflect on the challenges he faced during this difficult time.