Eddie Jordan Opens Up About Cancer Battle, Urges Health Awareness

Eddie Jordan, the 76-year-old former Formula 1 team owner and pundit, has bravely discussed his ongoing battle with prostate and bladder cancer, which has aggressively spread to his spine and pelvis in recent months. Speaking on his "Formula For Success" podcast, co-hosted with David Coulthard, Jordan shared his experience and emphasized the importance of regular health checks.

“We’ve kind of alluded to it, David, over the shows. Way back in March and April, I was diagnosed with bladder and prostate cancer,” Jordan revealed. “And then it spread into the spine and pelvis, so it was quite aggressive.”

Jordan stressed the necessity of early testing and self-care, urging listeners, “Don’t wait or put it off. Go and get tested because in life you’ve got chances, and there is so much medical advice out there to help extend your lifetime. Don’t be stupid, don’t be shy. Look after your body, guys.”

Reflecting on his journey, he acknowledged experiencing “some very dark days,” but expressed gratitude for his progress, stating, “We pulled out of it, thankfully.”

A prominent figure in motorsport, Jordan owned the Jordan Grand Prix team from 1991 to 2005, which famously launched Michael Schumacher's Formula 1 career. The team achieved its best result in 1998 with a 1-2 finish at the Belgian Grand Prix by Damon Hill and Ralf Schumacher. Since transitioning to broadcasting in 2009, he has become a well-known presence on platforms like BBC Sport, Channel 4, and Sky Sports.

In recognition of his contributions to charity and motor racing, Jordan was awarded an honorary OBE in 2012 and joined the cast of "Top Gear" in 2016.

Encouraging optimism, Jordan concluded, “I’m coming out the other side. Everyone else should come out the other side. The prognosis is absolutely fantastic. The medical awareness of what’s going on at the moment is quite simply mind-boggling.