Melanie Appleby diagnosed with cancer

Title

Melanie Appleby diagnosed with cancer

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference

TX Date

24 Mar 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:01:40

Description

Gareth Furby reports on confirmation that Melanie Appleby, one half of the popular musical duo, Mel and Kim, has been diagnosed with cancer. She is currently undergoing chemotherapy. Pete Waterman, who co-wrote the latest single with the girls, praises Mel’s bravery and determination to fight the illness. Mel says she is starting to feel better. Includes clips from latest single, That’s the Way it is.

Contributors

Pete Waterman; Gareth Furby; Melanie Appleby

Keywords

Music; Popular music; Singers; Cancer; Medical treatment; Music industry; Pop groups; Mel and Kim

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