We're grateful Eric Idle is alive, couldn't agree more.

Not just a National Treasure, an International Treasure. He teaches us how to laugh at the absurdity that is life, which is a wonderful gift indeed.

My father passed away from pancreatic cancer in November. The fact Eric’s was caught so early, he is so unbelievably lucky… it’s an awful disease and the exposure Eric Idle has given it is so appreciated!

My brother beat pancreatic cancer too. The operation is intense. The incision goes across the entire abdomen. But he has fully recovered. Amazing. They caught it very, very early but told him he still only had a 1 in 3 chance of survival. He's one of the 1 in 3.

So glad Eric is with us. We need him in these dark days.

I love the true story about him living in France and a family living nearby, the guy kept trying to sell him a vacuum cleaner, he said he didn't need one but kept supplying them with food cos they were struggling financially. The guy was James dyson.

Eric Idle, what a comedy legend. I'm so happy to hear that he survived "kenny".

I LOVE THIS MAN. He reminds me of my late mom, no not because they have a bald spot in the same place. In 1998 , my mom was diagnosed with a glioblastoma brain tumor. At that time: 98% of the patients die with in 18 momths. The other 2% die with in 24 months... MY MOM LIVED FOR 23 YEARS! She is the longest known survivor to date. My mom sadly passed away last November. My mom's attitude can be summed up in a thing she'd always say when she, or any of us were faced with an adversity: "When things go bad, you can either laugh or cry. I prefer to laugh."

I love the story that he commented once to George Harrison about how difficult it was trying to get a skit he had written into the Monty Python show, given the genius of the other members, and George responded, “Tell me about it.” They were friends.

Lost my mother to pancreatic cancer in 1991. Diagnosed at 38, she was dead at 40. Would be marvelous if they could tackle this disease.

I almost burst into tears. I'm so damned happy he's doing good after that.

Eric Idle is brilliant. A true legend.

I always thought that Tom Hanks was a great guest on Graham Norton and was able to keep interviews going ... but BLOODY HELL ... Eric Idle is straight out a natural genius.

My Dad beat pancreatic cancer and about 5 years later he died of congestive heart failure. Eric Idle is so optimistic, God bless him!

A rare gem. A full member of the Beatles of comedy.God Bless him as much as he blessed us.

He does that. Not afraid to talk about death and illness. His book, Greedy Bastard, was all about George Harrison's death and it was a great book.

My mom died from inoperable pancreatic cancer, 17 months after she got her diagnosis. I’m glad he was able to catch it early and survive.

All the Monty Python lads are legends

A man with 0 haters. Love him

So glad that Eric survived Kenny. He has always been one of my comedy idols, and such a lovely man by all accounts. Best wishes Eric, from New Zealand.

🎵 Always look on the bright side of life 🎵

So happy he surived his battle with cancer . Love to him and his family

My sister's partner of 32 years died of pancreatic cancer last year. When I first heard that she (Rose) was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer I researched it online and discovered that it has about a 95% mortality rate overall, so Eric is indeed very fortunate. One of the biggest issues with this particular cancer is that it generally doesn't show itself until it is essentially too late to do anything about it. Rose had no symptoms to speak of until just a few months before her diagnosis and by then it was too far along. She went through chemo and fought valiantly but ultimately succumbed to her affliction. *Detection* is the number one thing that needs to be researched. And not just for this cancer but for many others too. Treatment is important of course, but DETECTION is so much more critical.

My Dad died from Pancreatic Cancer 8 weeks after diagnosis so Im amazed anyone ever survives it...

That has put a great smile on my face. Eric and Jamie Lee on the same sofa. Wonderful!

Lost a good friend to this. So glad that Eric is still with us - he is an absolute treasure.

God bless you, Eric. Stick around for as long as possible.

It's amazing how full of life he is.. love all the pythons

What a thoroughly wonderful man! Thankfully still with us.thank you for all of your work Eric it has made the world a Brighter place.

I teared up watching this ....he's my favourite python and I adore him so much....the thought of losing him was a little too much to bear ... So I watched this and immediately went and played some of his sketches to make myself laugh again... We're so lucky to have him 💜💚💙🥰

I love Eric. He's enriched so many lives. SO glad you're well and still giving. ❤💜💛

That was fantastic. As a survivor myself, respect.

He’s one of those voices that is so recognizable you just think of an English accent and you can hear his voice. You just think in an English accent and it’s likely to be his voice.

Eric is my Idle.

Will be a dark time when these legends go. True geniuses, all of them.

Wonderful to have him still here with us.

Eric Idol has always been an inspiration for all of us.

Eric Idle has always been my favorite Monty Python cast member. I was delighted to see him on the Masked Singer and I enjoyed his interview here too. Glad he's still around and that he was fortunate enough to survive pancreatic cancer.

I adore Idle. And it's so wonderful to see The Red Couch back in play! I kinda see it like ... Well. _Like Graham Norton's version of Ed McMahon._ O! The kudos don't go to Idle because he _"survived cancer."_ Depending on the type, _LOTS_ of people do. The _phenomenal_ part is he survived *_pancreatic_*_ cancer,_ because THAT puts him in a very tee-nincey club indeed!

Isn't it a coincidence that such a lovely and energetic man's surname is Idle...

His Love And Light Raised The Frequency Of Everyone 🌟

He survived pancreatic cancer? Good on you sir! All I can think is (and yes, I know this is a Michael Palin character, but...) "You lucky bastard! You lucky, lucky bastard!" I hope he outlives me.

My mother was diagnosed with late stage pancreatic cancer and I was with her at the time she was told of it. I remember the oncologist telling her he doubted she would be alive in 6 month's time. He was right. She lasted two. On her death certificate were the words "carcinoma pancreas". Her demise was extraordinarily fast.

Cheers to brave, brave Sir Robin!

Jamie Lee just loving everything that comes out of Eric Idle’s mouth ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

God bless him - his life started so tragically when his father survived the second world war and was killed in a car crash on the way home - unbelievable. And he's brought so many people so much joy - I love him. Love, health and peace from Wales.

What a legend, so glad we get to enjoy this lovely man a good while longer!

I absolutely love love love Eric Idle!

I understand naming his cancer. When my husband had a brain tumor found in 2011 we named it Reginald because who could be scared of something called Reginald. Thankful like Eric Idle he had a successful operation. Thank you Eric Idle for sharing and helping with research and calling for early testing.

Eric's story demonstrates the need for screening and early diagnosis. Unfortunately many people do not have access to the same standard of treatment.

One of the Beatles of comedy. A legend if I ever saw one.

What a wonderful story! Very kind man.

I love Eric Idle ❤️❤️

Bless you Mr. ldle… You have been such a huge part of my life since I was a young boy…… Monty Python was always shown in my house as my parents immigrated from Scotland to the United States in 1960…. I’m am American born myself…… Wish you much happiness ☮️

An absolute Legend in his own lifetime

If anyone deserves a second chance it's Eric...brilliant!

God bless him! Met him in Sherman Oaks once, Just for a few minutes. Very kind of him to chat with a fan like me, he certainly didn’t need to do that, but I was grateful he did. I say again, God bless him!

Eric is irony personified. True legend.

I love all of the Pythons dearly, they were my fun uncles growing up who taught me so many valuable lessons without me realising it as they did it through comedy. Keep on living Eric

That guy has a great gift and he is sharing it with us all.

I'd love to invite Eric Idle to Sweden, in the winter, just to hear him complain. Love that man!

All the best, Eric. I will always love your characters on Python. Especially the sleazy ones 😂. Thank you so much. Nudge nudge.

Great story, happy ending. Eric is such a wonderful man.

Long live Eric Idle!

He still looks so good and still funny as hell! Life is good!

love eric Idle and all the Pythons.

Every member of Monty Python has shaped a bit of modern comedy in some way. If you laugh at something today, it has Monty Python DNA in it

Thanks for posting this separately. Eric Idle was in The Rutles [Beatles spoof band] so perhaps him singing a Beatles song was no surprise. But Paul McC saying OK was!

Eric Idle is a loveable genius I only wish he did more comedy

This entire story was only possible in the USA, not the UK, Canada, or Australia. From learning about pancreatic cancer from going with his doctor to a Dodger's game, to going for a "routine" checkup including a contrast-MRI, to admission for surgery at Cedars-Sinai under a pseudonym within 10 days. If you're one of the 92% of Americans with insurance, it's the best healthcare system in the world.

Eric it was a fabulous treat to see and hear your lovely voice, we did a collective Gasp when he Mentioned his illness .As the conversation went on I had great admiration for this man for the way he spoke about it ,he didn’t boo-hoo about it there was a joke here and there. .Again respect I wish Eric well. We all love you .

Cancer took my mother, and it will take my father. I applaud anyone who escapes it. And Eric is a treasure.

Absolute legend! So glad he has survived and is doing well

Fantastic story. Leaves us speechless and joyous.

What a positive guy!! God bless, my brother survived by early diagnosis a ball of cancer that was between the pancreatic and the stomach, 10-hour surgery called the Whipple procedure, people you got to go to your doctor you got to do the screenings, you have to be proactive in your health !!! no question

Thank God he lived to tell the tale a legend

He looks GREAT ... Nice suit as well... ! top notch ...

Still can't believe Terry Jones is gone.

I used to repair his parents TV in Kenilworth! 😀

Good things happen to good people.. thankfully, we can still enjoy the presence of mr. Idle amongst us :)

Idle Legend

Got to meet Mr Idle in 2004 in Massachusetts. He couldn't have been a nice guy! Never meet your heroes???? Fuck that! He's one of my heroes and I'm so glad I met him!!

I just love Eric Idle! What a awesome person and one of the funniest as well!

Eric is a gem of outstanding quality!

Eric Idle is much more than a national treasure, so much more.

'D-d--don't m-mind him sir, he's-heee's m-m-mad sir' 😆 Love Eric Idle, glad he's recovered and still working 💪

Jesus, this guy has made me laugh like I’ve never laughed before

It's safe to say Graham you're loved all around the world.

Eric Idle - THE LEGEND!

What a Legend Eric Idle is 🙌❤️

Such an icon this man and so glad he’s still here to help us keep a balanced view of life. Always look on the bright side! Cheers Eric 👍

Thanks so much for sharing Jess.

Thanks for posting.

I've always been grateful he's alive 😊❤

The first time I saw Eric, it was in the Casper movie. Years later I learned about him from Monty Python, The Rutles and Shrek 3

Another good reason to admire Eric Idle 💖

Always look on the bright side of life! I sincerely hope Eric makes a full recovery 👍

The world is definitively a brighter place with you in it, Eric. Thanks for staying around. ;) And fuck Kenny!

So glad Mr. Idle is still with us!

Clearly, Eric Idle was flying in the face of irony with his death scare.