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Co-Star Of Delroy Anglin Issues Plea For Vital Bone Marrow Donation

Co-Star Of Delroy Anglin Issues Plea For Vital Bone Marrow Donation

Anglin is battling leukaemia.

Josh Teal

Josh Teal

The TV co-star of bailiff Delroy Anglin has issued to plea for people to help save his friend's life.

56-year-old Anglin, who shot to fame after appearing in Channel 5 show Can't Pay? We'll Take It Away, is currently facing an aggressive from of leukemia which he has described as a 'death sentence'.

Anglin and his good friend Paul Bohill have now launched a nationwide appeal to find a bone marrow donor.

Image: Twitter

In a new video surfaced online, Paul can be seen beseaching fans and strangers alike to spread the message "far and wide" in the hopes of finding a potential match for dad-of-six Delroy.

Paul goes on to talk about how Delroy first went for a custom check-up last November, only to be taken to the Royal Marsden Hospital days later.

Delroy said last week: "You feel as if someone has pronounced a death sentence.

"Life changed in an instant. When they tell you, you're just hoping someone has made a mistake, but they haven't.

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"At the end of the day, unless somebody says differently - I'm terminal."

It was after a string of colds that Delroy first sought medical attention. It was a blood test that later revealed the truth behind his string of minor illnesses.

"I think I was in denial because I felt so fine," he said.

"Life changed straight away, from diagnosis to entering the hospital was a matter of days.

"Your life just changes instantly. Everything is chaotic and it remains like that for while."

Delroy has spoken of his family and friends' support through his struggle with the disease - most importantly, perhaps, his 82-year-old mum.

"You don't want to worry your mum," said Delroy, who has been enjoying her home cooking of recent late.

Image: Twitter

He added: "She does worry. She comes from a generation where leukaemia was a death sentence. But you get the home cooking from her and build up your strength - it's funny how it never changes."

His kids are also obviously a sensitive issue. Delroy described how he was initially hesitant to inform his children, not knowing how they would take the news.

"You don't know how your kids are going to react. Some react well, some become aware of their own mortality a bit, and hate going to hospitals," he said.

"But my family have reacted so well, and I think that's because they've seen my reaction. They've been absolutely amazing."

You can find out more about blood and bone marrow donation right here.

Featured Image Credit: Twitter