He recently starred in a new production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at the Adelphi Theatre in the West End, alongside Imelda Staunton as Mrs. Lovett. Ball co-judged the second series of ITV reality television show Soapstar Superstar in 2007. Were on a journey that does this [he makes an up and down motion with his hand] all the way through it. He has presented the show on several occasions since. Michael Ball lost his wife to cancer and believes doctors should be bolder in accepting the potential for cancer being present in a patient. Amanda Owen commands attention in boob-baring bikini pic, He failed English at Eton Prince Harrynot capable of writing book, Michael Ball speaks out on why partner stays out of spotlight Never gives interviews'. He is not dating anyone. "She had her career and is more than happy that the focus is on me now, and shes the best at giving me advice and strength and looking after me," he explained. Michael Ball's net worth This isnt the first time he has opened up about Cathys decision to stay out of the public eye. And shes been there, done that and bought the T-shirt, and has no interest in interviews or pictures. Mike was at home at the time of his passing, with his dog Murphy at his left sid While appearing on an episode of Carpool Karaoke with The Late Late Show host James . "Weve been together about 30 years now, and all I can say is I wish I looked as young as she does, because she looks amazing!". She was wrongly diagnosed and the doctor ignored her complaint as, at 36 years old, she was too young to have cancer, he said, despite her mother dying of cancer when my wife was a child, and four of her sisters now having cancer. The show was broadcast live on BBC Four, as well as on BBC Radio 3. On 24 April it became No. It was gone the next day and I don't think such things should be ignored so thought I should get it checked by my GP. The West End star praised her for helping him achieve everything he has in his life. A Blu-ray and DVD version of the 2010 broadcast was released in November 2010 in the UK and in North America in February 2011. My life is better with her in it than it would be without her in it. Their home was on fire back in the early Noughties, and Cathy woke in the early hours and searched the house for Michael, eventually dragging him to safety. Michael Ball is returning to screens tonight with another edition of his documentary series called Michael Ball's Wonderful Wales. In 2010, Ball presented 30 episodes of The Michael Ball Show, his own daytime series for ITV. 10. I was just starting to move into a new level of success Love Changes Everything really projected me into a different realm. However, while Cathy was a prolific BBC journalist and presenter at the time, she has since stepped back from the public eye. Black wrote the lyrics for this song and the music was composed by John Barry for the film of the same name, Born Free. In March 2008, he was awarded the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal. Michael Ball lost his wife to cancer and believes doctors should be bolder in accepting the potential for cancer being present in a patient. Im feeling a bit panicked. But he looks completely at home. I wish it hadnt happened, but Im quite glad it did in a way. First Name Michael. Ball is a concert artist: he tours frequently around the United Kingdom and has also performed concerts in Australia and the United States. Michael Ball, 58, is an actor, singer and broadcaster who first gained notoriety when he made his West End debut in 1985 playing Marius Pontmercy in the original production of Les Miserables -. There's been no evidence of the disease for a year.". 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"My wife died one week after her 46th birthday in July 2002. I had a nice chat with him, says Ball, with a theatrical grimace. On 14 February 2010, Ball stepped in as a guest judge for Robin Cousins on ITV1's Dancing on Ice. This staged concert has become the highest live stream concert at cinemas in UK history. Michael Ball's birth flower is Rose. Life is so surprising. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. he beamed, as he discussed his other half. Andrew Bailey took his daughter to the United States for treatment for a brain tumour in 2014. Since reaching Number 2 in the UK Singles Chart with "Love Changes Everything" from Aspects of Love, Ball had lesser success with follow up singles, but in the main has concentrated on releasing albums, all of which achieved gold status within weeks, and in the case of The Movies album in 1998, platinum in seven weeks (released 26 October, confirmed platinum status on 12 December). Ball sang two songs on this show; the first was the song Born Free, which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and was a hit for the British male singer Matt Monro in 1966. He continued: "She had her career and is more than happy that the focus is on me now, and shes the best at giving me advice and strength and looking after me. Ball has long been open about the mental health crisis he experienced, even when it was still quite rare for celebrities, especially men, to talk about such things. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. By Richard Irvine-Brown, Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. A trouper. Stage Actors. () It was Frankie McGowan - at 47 the baby sister of the McGowan family - who had delivered the news. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Later the same year he was a guest star at Clark's Concert, also broadcast by the BBC. It was one of the most extraordinary nights Ive ever had in the theatre, he says. What would McGowan say about him? I totally respect her desire for privacy. Double act: Michael Ball, pictured with his partner of 22 years Cathy McGowan, says he's happily a one woman man Another devotee, Julia, first saw Michael on stage in 1985, when she was 15. Suddenly it was: This is what Im meant to be doing. He loved performing, being somebody else. Ive always been pretty good at making friends quickly, so wherever we would go, I would find people to latch on to, he says. My public life is insane, but once that front door closes I leave that version of myself outside and I just like to relax at home.. "Weve been together about 30 years now, and all I can say is I wish I looked as young as she does because she looks amazing!". This article was amended on 29 June 2021 to correct two errors introduced during the production process. He also won the 2008 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical, his first Olivier Award. The original 1985 cast then led the ensemble in a performance of "One Day More". Dr. Michael W. Ball is a Cardiologist in Indianapolis, IN. Ball embarked on an extensive British tour during March and April 2007. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. How much do you know about Michael Ball's family? I really feel very lucky., What is he like at home? presenter when she interviewed him during Aspects of Love. The pair have been together since 1992 after a chance meeting when she interviewed him when he was part of the cast of the 1989 musical, Apects of Love. Last Name Ball #13. Speakingabouthis first meeting with Cathy, Michael said: Cathy came into my life when I was doingAspects of Love. In 1989, he reached number Two in the UK Singles Chart with "Love Changes Everything", a song taken from the musical Aspects of Love, where he played Alex. More info. Their cover of "You'll Never Walk Alone" reached number one in the UK Singles Chart on 24 April, not only giving Ball his first chart-topping single at the age of 57, but also making Moore the oldest ever person in history to score a number one hit. I was also pretty good at being on my own and making up fantasy worlds., Back in the UK, he was sent to boarding school, which he hated. Michael continued: It was a really scary thing. It will be only the second performance of Hairspray, in which Ball plays the matriarch Edna Turnblad, and he is still on a high from opening night. Ball likes to say he has never been fashionable so he can never go out of fashion. On 3 January 2014, BBC Four broadcast a special tribute programme to the lyricist Don Black called Diamonds are Forever: A tribute to Don Black which took place at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Despite growing up in Devon and Surrey, he says: I feel Welsh, then stops and questions himself. Weve been together about 30 years now, and all I can say is I wish I looked as young as she does, because she looks amazing! Ive never heard an ovation like it for the cast. Michael Ball, 58, is well-known as a singing sensation after he has been performing in the West End since the 1980s. Im really proud of so much of what Ive been able to do., Balls mother was a teacher, and his father was an apprentice at the Longbridge car plant who worked his way up and became a sales director, which meant the family moved around a lot, including three years spent in South Africa. Ball still doesnt look anxious about the time. Yeah, I have been lucky., Balls mother is Welsh and his father is English. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Ball took part in many promotional activities at the end of the 2006 to coincide with the release of his album One Voice. They met when McGowan, a former TV presenter, interviewed him when he was appearing in Lloyd-Webbers Aspects of Love, and have been together for 30 years. But he listened., Ball is cautiously optimistic that the West End will bounce back, but there has been a big impact on regional theatre and on many performers. "She's taught me so much and she's made me laugh like a drain - and vice versa.". This began a run of top 20 albums released over the next two decades. This song was released as a single by Ball in 1989 and stayed in the British pop charts for fourteen weeks. I couldnt imagine my life without her," he said. Michael has fronted 3 ITV shows with Alfie Boe. He performed a number of summer concerts, including the Hampton Court Music Festival on 14 June 2008. His concert at the Royal Albert Hall on 19 September 2009 was filmed for DVD release. In the end we went for therapy in the United States. When ovarian cancer killed Angela McGowan it robbed a family of a wife and a mother; and Michael Ball of the woman who had united him with the "love of his life" - former Ready, steady, Go presenter Cathy McGowan. The pair don't share any children, but Michael is stepfather to Cathy's daughter from her first marriage, Emma. In the end we went for therapy in the United States. I'm thankful that I chose to see my GP and that he quickly realised it might be serious and referred me on for specialist tests. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. The advisory body estimates 5,000 lives could be saved each year if GPs follow the new recommendations. My parents came from working backgrounds, and became successful and middle class, and therefore were able to give us as kids the best they thought they could. He adds: I never put myself into any kind of class., Ball, 58, has defied labels, even if critics seem to have their own image of him. So she and I would put on little things to entertain the family. She had impeccable timing. In some cases GPs will now be able to order medical tests directly, circumventing any potential wait for specialists. "I just love her. "Weve been together about 30 years now, and all I can say is I wish I looked as young as she does, because she looks amazing!". You can unsubscribe at any time. Michael Ball is a member of the following lists: 1962 births, English people of Welsh descent and English stage actors. She was wrongly diagnosed and the doctor ignored her complaint as, at 36 years old, she was too young to have cancer, he said, despite her mother dying of cancer when my wife was a child, and four of her sisters now having cancer. He continued: Not a week goes by without someone new approaching her with an idea for a show based on the Sixties and she always and absolutely turns them down. "I just love her. Michael has previously opened up about how important their relationship has been to him. David Martin was diagnosed with bladder cancer about 15 years ago and credits his early referral and diagnosis for successfully beating the disease. Michael and Imelda were both awarded Olivier awards, best actor and best actress in a musical for their Sweeney Todd performances. No one would mention it if I were the older one. Michael Ball on Eurovision offer from BBC, Loose Women fans accuse Michael Ball of miming, Matt Tebbutt red-faced after awkward exchange with Masterchef finalist. "People sometimes ask about the age difference," he said, a little irritably. She's a unique, wonderful person," he said in a 2019 interview withExpress.co.uk. "I noticed one morning that I had blood in my urine. Michael Ball was born on June 27, 1962, in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England. Here, four people recount their experiences of diagnosis, from the benefits to the delays. Shes done it all. Express. Ruth Ball, a Welsh mother, and Tony Ball, an English father, had a son named Michael Ball. In March 2019, he released the album "Coming Home To You". This sees him travelling the country as he meets with interesting people in the weekly show. Ball was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2015 Birthday Honours for his services to musical theatre. Wonderful Wales With Michael Ball starts on Friday 9 July at 8pm on Channel 5. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Ellie Harrison details 'unpleasant' moment with Adam Henson, Richard Madeley savaged after Marcus Rashford 'should've scored' quip, Michael Ball wife: Partner Cathy once saved singer's life as scary' fire engulfed home, Matt Tebbutt red-faced after awkward exchange with Masterchef finalist. She really encouraged that creativity in all of us as kids we had this amazing dressing-up box, so we could create costumes and plays.. "My wife died one week after her 46th. If I hadn't, it might have been some time before it reappeared and the cancer would have been more advanced and potentially more difficult to treat. Cancer Named Michael #13. The tour started with two nights in Belfast, before a number of shows in the north of England and the Midlands. Find Dr. Ball's phone number, address, hospital affiliations and more. David Martin was diagnosed with bladder cancer about 15 years ago and credits his early referral and diagnosis for successfully beating the disease. From 6 April 2008, Ball took over Michael Parkinson's Sunday Supplement on BBC Radio 2 every Sunday from 11a.m. to 1p.m. Ball won the 2008 Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Award for Best Actor in a Musical. Michael Ball was the second child of Ruth Ball, a Welsh mother, and Tony Ball, an English father. He made his debut with the English National Opera in the lead role of Hajj/Poet in a new production of Robert Wright and George Forrest's Kismet after this tour. Coming Home to You is Michael Ball's fourth UK number one album, his first solo number one album in the UK since his self-titled debut album in 1992. It still seems shocking to us how long we had to fight to be taken seriously, and how obvious symptoms were overlooked time and time again by GPs and paediatric specialists, with no-one seemingly able to draw an obvious conclusion from a range of concurrent and consecutive symptoms. The live stream will be also be available as a DVD and cd early 2020. is 180cm . Ive never heard an ovation like it for the cast. The single reached number 20 in the UK, while an eponymous album released in the same year reached number 1. When ovarian cancer killed Angela McGowan it robbed a family of a wife and a mother; and Michael Ball of the woman who had united him with the "love of his life" - former Ready, steady, Go presenter Cathy McGowan. I would say that, wouldnt I? A new compilation album entitled Michael Ball: The Silver Collection was released in July 2007, along with the DVD version of his 1995 film England My England. You just think: How to make a bad situation worse.. He made his West End debut in 1985 playing Marius Pontmercy in the original London production of Les Misrables, and went on to star in 1987 as Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera. 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