In November 2005, he was diagnosed with mesothelioma, and participated in a video for the Australian medical website Virtual Medical Centre where he was interviewed about his illness and chemotherapy treatment.
In November 2005, he was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, a rare form of lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. He participated in a video for the Australian medical website Virtual Medical Centre where he was interviewed about his illness and chemotherapy treatment.