
Roy Green at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga, Ont., on March 26, 2024. NTD
Listeners of Roy Green’s iconic radio show say they’ll sorely miss his insightful commentary, following the broadcaster’s decision to retire amid his battle with cancer.
While expressing gratitude on social media on Dec. 29 for the support he’s received, Green also shared his support for others facing serious health challenges.
“The program ends January 26, but your generosity of spirit will fuel my fight against what lies ahead,” he said. “My thoughts are with everyone engaged in a life-threatening health challenge.”
Green, born in Switzerland and raised in Montreal, began his career in January 1973 at CHML, a commercial radio station in Hamilton, Ont. He later worked at Toronto’s AM 640 and hosted a regional Ontario program. Green retired from daily broadcasting in March 2007, but continued hosting The Roy Green Show on Corus Radio on weekends.
The broadcaster has been recognized throughout his career, including being a three-time consecutive winner of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters “Gold Ribbon” award.