Gordon Ramsay is opening up about a personal health battle, and fans are surrounding him with love and encouragement. The “Hell’s Kitchen” star and celebrity chef revealed on Saturday, August 30, that he had been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer.
(Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)In a candid Instagram post, the 58-year-old father of six shared a photo of himself wearing a large bandage that stretched from his cheek to the back of his ear. The TV chef thanked his medical team for their quick, effective care.
Ramsay’s Skin Cancer Reveal Comes With An Important PSA
“Grateful and so appreciative for the incredible team at The Skin Associates and their fast reactive work on removing this Basal Cell Carcinoma thank you!”
Ramsay wrote in his caption. He also reminded fans to take care of themselves, adding: “Please don’t forget your sunscreen this weekend ❤️ I promise you it’s not a face lift! I’d need a refund…….😜.”
The vulnerable post sparked an immediate outpouring of love from followers, who flooded the comments with heartfelt messages.
Fans Flood Ramsay With Authentic & Empathetic Messages
Many also shared their own experiences with skin cancer, letting Ramsay know he wasn’t alone in his journey.
A comment read: “Glad to hear you’re doing well, Gordon, and thanks for raising awareness of how important it is to stay safe in the sun ❤️ Seek shade, cover up, and apply sunscreen regularly and generously ☀️”
Another comment read by Chef Jason Roberts read: “Well done you for getting a skin check ! Something we should all be lining up for 👏👏👏👏”
Ramsay’s daughter too reacted to the post with love. She wrote: “Love you dad ❤️”
Another fan wrote: “So important to share things like this, slap on a hat, suncream and seek shade, happy healing, well done to the amazing people who work in healthcare who do amazing work like this ❤️🙌”
Cancer Research UK also reacted to Chef’s post and wrote: “Glad to hear you’re doing well, Gordon, and thanks for raising awareness of how important it is to stay safe in the sun. Seek shade, cover up, and apply sunscreen regularly and generously.”
What Basal Cell Carcinoma Looks Like
Basal cell carcinoma commonly develops as a translucent bump on the skin, often in sun-exposed areas such as the head and neck, following long-term exposure to ultraviolet radiation, according to the Mayo Clinic.
