ITV’s former Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan revealed what the sudden death of a close friend taught him, following his 60th birthday earlier this year
Former Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan has opened up about a devastating loss that has changed his outlook on life. Last November, the 60-year-old said goodbye to one of his closest friends, Miles, who died 15 months after being diagnosed with brain cancer.
Reflecting on his milestone birthday earlier this year, Piers said Miles’ death made him realise “that you only get one go at this”.
“One of my best mates suddenly out of nowhere got brain cancer aged 57 and died within 15 months,” he shared in a new interview with Best Magazine. “He was a brilliant guy, and I’d known him since I was 12 years old.
“We played cricket together for 20 years, and it was unbelievably painful and sad, but he never complained.
“He had the worst thing you could possibly have – incurable brain cancer and he never once issued any sense of self-pity,” he added.
“The worst I ever heard him say was, ‘It’s not great’. He had incredible spirit. It reminded me that you only get one go at this, and you never know what curveball is round the corner.”
Piers paid tribute shortly after his friend’s death, posting a heartfelt message on Instagram.
Alongside his lengthy caption, he shared multiple photos of the pair together and reflected on their decades of memories – from school days and cricket matches to being ushers at each other’s weddings and travelling the world.
“He was one of the funniest, kindest, most popular people imaginable, beloved by his family and friends,” he added.
“For his many friends, we will all miss him so much. He was the greatest mate you could ever wish to have. RIP Caldy,” Piers concluded.
Speaking previously about turning 60, Piers admitted he “may have calmed down a bit” with age.
“You mellow also with experience and wisdom, and also with the fact that I now own my own business, I’m my own boss, I’m not answerable to anybody else,” he claimed. “I think that brings with it a certain calmness.”
In an interview with Saga Magazine, the father-of-four also said he is taking “more care of myself than I did 30 years ago”.
He explained: “I watch what I eat and exercise more – I’ve even taken up boxing, and, no, it’s not because I keep getting into fights.
“The only person who ever landed a fist on me was Jeremy Clarkson at the 2004 Press Awards.”
Discussing the same incident in his chat with Best, Piers said the pair have since reconciled.
Source: Mirror
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