In an emotional sit-down interview broadcast on BBC Newsnight, Hunter Biden shared a candid update regarding the health of his father, former U.S. President Joe Biden. The younger Biden revealed that the 83-year-old former president’s prostate cancer has spread significantly since his diagnosis last year, metastasizing into his bones and beyond. Describing the heavy emotional toll the illness has taken on their family, Hunter acknowledged that watching his father endure the worsening condition has been deeply painful, noting that the former president continues to face severe daily discomfort.
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Joe Biden was publicly diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer in May 2025, just months after completing his presidency. While the former president has undergone combination hormone and radiation therapies at Penn Medicine, Hunter stated during the interview that the disease has become increasingly debilitating. “The cancer has spread, metastasized into his bones and further,” Hunter told BBC host Paddy O’Connell. “It’s very painful and it’s very debilitating in many respects. It’s really sad to watch.” He added poignantly, “The only thing that I’d say about my dad, about his health right now, is I wish he would complain more, because it’s not good.”
Biden Has Been Diagnosed With Aggressive Prostate Cancer (Video)
Despite the intense physical toll, Hunter emphasized that his father remains dedicated to public life and advocacy. The former commander-in-chief continues to comment on national issues and is preparing to publish a post-presidential memoir, Promise Me, America. During the wide-ranging interview, Hunter also reflected on his own personal struggles with addiction and legal challenges, admitting that his past turmoil inevitably added immense stress to his father’s life and health. However, he praised his father’s unwavering personal support and resilience throughout those difficult years, calling Joe Biden “the toughest man I know.”
Hunter also addressed the controversial blanket pardon issued by his father in December 2024, during Joe Biden’s final weeks in office. Reflecting on the decision, Hunter candidly admitted that while he remains “eternally grateful,” he recognizes the pardon was politically damaging and unfair to the public consensus. Yet, he highlighted that his father acted out of personal devotion and concern over potential political retribution. Throughout the conversation, Hunter underscored Joe Biden’s ongoing determination, assuring viewers that as long as the former president lives, he will remain committed to advocating for the country he loves.
Sources Used:
- Associated Press: https://apnews.com/article/hunter-biden-joe-biden-cancer-bbc-6223999c596e517b488970d394bb5f2e
- The Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/08/hunter-biden-opens-up-about-his-pardon-joe-bidens-cancer/
- Al Jazeera: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/8/debilitating-hunter-biden-speaks-out-about-father-joe-bidens-cancer
- The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/aug/08/todd-blanche-attorney-general-senate-vote-republicans-save-voting-bill-latest-news-updates
- Hindustan Times: https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/joe-biden-health-update-son-hunter-reveals-heartbreaking-news-says-cancer-has-spread-101786209774988.html
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