Hunter Biden says father's cancer has metastasized to bones, causing pain
In BBC interview, Joe Biden's son reveals former president's prostate cancer has spread and is "very debilitating" despite continued public engagement.
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Hunter Biden disclosed in a BBC interview that his father's prostate cancer has metastasized to his bones and is causing significant pain and debilitation. Despite the worsening condition, the 83-year-old former president continues to speak publicly on issues he cares about. The disclosure marks a stark update on Biden's health nearly a year after his May 2025 diagnosis.
- Hunter Biden revealed in a BBC interview that his father's prostate cancer has metastasized to his bones and is causing significant pain and debilitation.
- The former president, age 83, continues to speak publicly on issues despite worsening health, though Hunter expressed concern that his father does not complain enough about the severity.
- The disclosure comes nearly a year after Biden's May 2025 prostate cancer diagnosis and amid ongoing scrutiny over health transparency during his presidency.
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Reaction Social media reaction
Commentary on social media included political criticism questioning Biden's record, with one post sarcastically asking if the cancer pain might distract from other issues.
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Report Hunter Biden reveals cancer has spread
Hunter Biden gave a wide-ranging BBC interview broadcast on Friday evening in which he disclosed his father's cancer has metastasized into bones and is causing pain and debilitation.
“The cancer has spread, metastasized into his bones and further. It's very painful and it's very debilitating in many respects.”
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Reaction Hunter discusses impact on family
Hunter Biden grew emotional discussing the toll on his family, wishing his father would complain more and noting it is "really sad to watch."
“It's really sad to watch. 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.”
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Reaction Hunter praises father's resilience
Despite the diagnosis, Hunter emphasized his father remains engaged, stating Biden is "still out there" and "still doing his thing" because "he so believes in this country."
“He's still doing his thing. He so believes in this country.”
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Reaction Hunter discusses gratitude for pardon
In the BBC interview, Hunter Biden expressed deep gratitude for his father's pardon, calling himself "the most privileged person" and "eternally grateful."
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Event Biden pardons son Hunter
President Biden issued a sweeping pardon to Hunter Biden in December 2024, covering his convictions on federal gun and tax charges, reversing earlier pledges not to intervene.
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Event Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in May 2025, less than four months after leaving office.
What people are saying verbatim
“The cancer has spread, metastasized into his bones and further. It's very painful and it's very debilitating in many respects.”
Hunter Biden, Son of former president · AP / BBC interview ↗ · Aug 7
“It's really sad to watch. 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.”
Hunter Biden, Son of former president · AP / BBC interview ↗ · Aug 7
“He's still doing his thing. He so believes in this country.”
Hunter Biden, Son of former president · AP / BBC interview ↗ · Aug 7
“I am the most privileged person, as it relates to that, that there could possibly be. I was one of one, and I'm eternally grateful for it.”
Hunter Biden, Son of former president · CNBC / BBC interview ↗ · Aug 7
“Oh is Joe Biden's cancer causing him pain? Were the rivers of Palestinian blood not enough to soothe him?”
youcaughtscott.com, Bluesky commenter · Bluesky ↗ · Aug 7
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Former U.S. President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, even as he continues to speak out on public issues, his son Hunter said in an interview.
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PBS: In a wide-ranging interview with the BBC broadcast late on Friday, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch. https://www. pbs.org/newshour/politics/joe- bidens-prostate-cancer-has-spread-and-is-causing-him-pain-hunter-biden-says
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BREAKING: Joe Biden’s cancer has ‘spread to his bones,’ son Hunter Biden has said.
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Oh is Joe Biden’s cancer causing him pain? Were the rivers of Palestinian blood not enough to soothe him? Is he currently pushing for a ceasefire against the cancer?