Johnathan Joseph, known professionally as DJ Spoony, recently took to Instagram to provide fans with an important health update following his brain surgery over the festive period.
Joseph recalled he had suffered from a continuous headache over the last month but put off going to see a doctor. On December 21, the 54-year-old DJ went to Bedford Hospital’s A&E before a CT Scan required specialist treatment at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge. Referring to the treatment as a “specialist operation”, Spoony highlighted the headaches were caused be a subdural hematoma, a condition which causes a bleed on the brain.
The social media post which sees a carousel of Spoony’s Christmas in hospital, depicts the DJ in somewhat high spirits despite the circumstances. Part of the post’s accompanying caption reads: “What was crazy was the headache had instantly gone. 4 weeks of this throb and finally peace up top.”
He continued: “I woke up on Christmas morning in hospital. I was so grateful. Had something special to look forward to. Going home to my family and friends. All who had been incredible for the last few days. The visits, support, calls, messages. Very humbling”.
As a prominent DJ with roots in the UK’s garage and r&b scene from the 1990s to present, Spoony was awarded a British Empire Medal in 2022 for his services to charity through music during the COVID Pandemic, the national lockdown allowed the DJ to host regular livestreams from home to connect people whilst raising money for charity.
Spoony also hosts his own show on BBC Radio 2 titled ‘The Good Groove’. Commencing in 2022 with a weekly edition every Friday night from 9-11pm, this January will see ‘The Good Grove’ expand to 4 nights a week, on Monday-Thursday nights from 10pm – midnight.
The DJ has since shown immense gratitude to the NHS since his return from hospital, writing: “Thank you to Bedford Hospital for the scan and Addenbrookes for completing the task. You really are the best in the business. All the nurse, doctors , health assistants that looked after me. Thank you to the NHS. Thank you, Richard Hughes, Michael Edwards, Arne Slot and Mo Salah”.
Concluding: “Radio today at 2pm, joining?” It seems DJ Spoony is taking recovery in his stride following his recent surgery, being back to business as usual by providing the groove to Radio 2 Listeners.
