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Wilbur Wilde Declares Victory Over Cancer After Surgery

9/9/2025

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Wilbur Wilde, 69, was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma following a dental check in late 2022.
He underwent surgery in early 2023, removing a third of his tongue and floor of his mouth.
Despite initial shock, he focused on recovery with a speech pathologist.
Early detection led to his current status of being “cancer clear.”
Sharing his diagnosis affected him emotionally, especially regarding fellow stars John Blackman and John Farnham.

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Story summary

Wilbur Wilde, 69, was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma following a dental check in late 2022.
He underwent surgery in early 2023, removing a third of his tongue and floor of his mouth.
Despite initial shock, he focused on recovery with a speech pathologist.
Early detection led to his current status of being “cancer clear.”
Sharing his diagnosis affected him emotionally, especially regarding fellow stars John Blackman and John Farnham.