Former Grange Hill legend Lee MacDonald has sadly revealed that he has been diagnosed with skin cancer.
The actor, 56, who played Zammo McGuire in the hit 1980s show, announced that he was told he had skin cancer by doctors after he grew concerned about an ‘unusual’ spot on his face and eventually went to get it checked.
Taking to Instagram, the much-loved TV star shared his diagnosis with fans. Lee penned: “Went to the doctors today to check an unusual spot on my face! Doctor says it’s cancer! As we get older please keep an eye on anything unusual and hopefully get it looked at early!!! Booked in to get it sorted over the next couple of days.”
Following Lee’s admission, fans flocked to share their sympathy and support with the actor, calling him ‘brave’ for sharing his diagnosis so soon after finding out. One follower commented: “Thank you for highlighting this Lee. Good luck to you over the next couple of days. You are so brave.”
“Awh Lee, so sorry you’re going through this but you are so strong and you will get through this. Wishing you all the best in the world,” another echoed. “You got this Lee. If anyone has got this, it’s you. We’re all behind you and we all support you so much,” another gushed.
