Gregor Fisher: ‘I’ve made friends with the idea of death’

‘It’s not some great mystery – you’re born, you live, you die. And you’ve got to take it in your stride.’

Comedian Gregor Fisher has opened up about his cancer diagnosis and how it has changed his outlook on life.

The 66-year-old Rab C. Nesbitt star was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in 2015 and has since undergone a stem cell transplant.

Speaking to The Sunday Post, Fisher said that he has "made friends with the idea of death" since his diagnosis.

"It's not some great mystery – you're born, you live, you die. And you've got to take it in your stride," he said.

Fisher also spoke about how his cancer diagnosis has made him appreciate the simple things in life.

"I've learned to appreciate the small things. A nice cup of tea, a good book, a walk in the park. These are the things that really matter," he said.

Fisher's comments come as new research from the Marie Curie charity reveals that many people with cancer are afraid of talking about death.

The charity's research found that 42% of people with cancer are afraid of talking about death, while 38% said they would rather not think about it.

Marie Curie's chief executive, Matthew Reed, said that it is important to talk about death and dying.

"Death is a part of life, and it's important to talk about it openly and honestly," he said.

"Talking about death can help us to prepare for it and to make the most of the time we have left."