One of the nation's leading actors, Sir John Hurt, has described how he is responding well to cancer treatment as he was knighted by the Queen for a glittering career.
Sir John said he was "feeling good" after completing half a course of chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer, and has continued to work.
The actor was made a knight by the Queen for a distinguished career that has featured a series of mesmerising performances, from the title role in The Elephant Man to the inspiring TV portrayal of Quentin Crisp in The Naked Civil Servant.
He has found new fans with parts in the special 50th anniversary episode of Doctor Who and the Harry Potter series of films.
Speaking after the Windsor Castle Investiture ceremony he said: "I'm half-way through my chemotherapy and I've got a whole load of tests next week.
"I'm not feeling any of the side effects you're suppose to feel, or at least you can feel, as everybody's different I'm told.
"It's extraordinary, I haven't lost weight or anything and I'm feeling good - it's crazy.
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http://report24.co.uk/article/249803/knighted-sir-john-hurt-39responding-well-to-cancer-treatment39I had no idea he was getting treatment. One of my favorite actors!
