Former CNN sports anchor Nick Charles says he was the happiest he’s ever been, building a new life, with his wife and a new daughter, when he learned he had advanced bladder cancer. Doctors tell him he’s on borrowed time, but Nick is determined to live fully in every remaining moment. With wisdom and grace.
Charles talks to CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta about making peace with old regrets, saying goodbye to friends and preparing his family – most of all his young daughter, Giovanna – for life without him in a special edition of SANJAY GUPTA MD that will air over Fathers’ Day Weekend, Saturday, June 18, and Sunday, June 19, at 7:30 a.m. ET.
A legendary sports anchor Charles perhaps best beloved by fans for his anchoring talents during boxing matches, in this moving and revealing excerpt, Charles meets with another legend from the world of boxing – his friend Mike Tyson, to talk about some of the lessons he’s still learning about living during this fight.
You can watch the video clip of Mike Tyson visiting his good friend Nick Charles below. You can also check out CNN’s online story and video here.
Nick Charles’ ongoing struggle with cancer has been well documented not only in the boxing community but throughout the sports world. He got the opportunity to do a telecast on a recent HBO card, and boxing fans delighted probably more than he did at that showcase, and his story has gotten recognition in all of the major publications and channels. He continues to be an inspiration to everybody, including the team here at ProBoxing-Fans.com, and our unending prayers and support are sent to Charles, his family and his friends.
