Comedian Milton Jones cancels tour dates as he reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

Milton Jones has announced he is battling cancer as he announces a number of tour dates have been postponed as he undergoes surgery.

The comedian said in a statement: “I’m so sorry about this, but I need to announce the cancellation of several dates from my ongoing Ha!Milton live tour. The affected shows are in Leeds, Coventry, Basingstoke, Sterts, Launceston, Durham, Hexham, Ilkley, Wakefield, Lichfield, Tunbridge Wells, Portsmouth, and Lyme Regis which were all due to take place this Summer. This difficult decision comes following a recent diagnosis of treatable prostate cancer. I’ll be undergoing surgery soon and will need time afterwards to fully recover."

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