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TalkSport's Alan Brazil Undergoes Life-Saving Surgery as Statement Issued
The 66-year-old broadcaster said he is focusing on recovery after several weeks away from talkSPORT’s breakfast show.
- TalkSport host Alan Brazil revealed on Monday he underwent a "life-saving operation" and is currently recovering, having been absent from the Breakfast Show for several weeks.
- Colleagues including Gabby Agbonlahor and Shebahn Aherne covered Brazil's usual Breakfast Show slots on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays during his absence from the Essex-based broadcaster.
- Before his broadcasting career, Brazil made 13 appearances for Scotland and played for Ipswich Town, winning the Uefa Cup during a distinguished playing spell.
- Former Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling welcomed the news on the Breakfast Show, saying it was "great to hear from Big Al," while Agbonlahor called it "great news."
- After his professional career, the former striker played for non-league sides in Essex including Stambridge United, Witham Town, and Wivenhoe Town before becoming a Radio personality with TalkSport.
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Thurrock GazetteInternational footballer who had stints in Essex has 'life-saving' operation
TalkSPORT host and former football Alan Brazil has undergone a 'life-saving' operation. Ex-pro used to play in Essex for Chelmsford City and Wivenhoe Town.
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Alan Brazil issues health update after former footballer underwent 'life-saving operation'
Alan Brazil, the 66-year-old talkSPORT presenter and former Scottish football star, has revealed he is recuperating following what he described as a "life-saving" operation
·London, United Kingdom
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