SportFootballAlan BrazilTalkSPORT breakfast show host Alan Brazil has revealed his heart stopped during a life-saving operation09:41, 04 Jun 2026Updated 09:45, 04 Jun 2026TalkSPORT host Alan Brazil says his heart stopped during a life-saving liver transplant operation. The 66-year-old former Ipswich Town, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United star has been absent from the airwaves in recent months but returned to give an update on his health.‌Brazil was on the operating table for several hours and has revealed his heart stopped beating at onee point during the operation. Speaking on this morning's breakfast show, Brazil said: "I'm still here! Gradually every day improving. I'm looking forward to getting back.‌"It's going to be a few more weeks, hopefully two or three and then I'm getting back. There's going to be loads of sport on, which is really getting me going.‌JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook page"It's been a funny few months, it really has, but there's a lot of rubbish going on at the moment [elsewhere], there's heartbreak and Kenny [Dalglish], Kevin Keegan, John Barnes, every day you read something different.‌"It's our age I'm afraid. I cocked it and thank God, luckily, the guys at Addenbrooke's Hospital saved my life. I'm on the mend I'm still not there, getting there guys. Gabby [Agbonlahor] is still talking tosh so I can still do this."Gabby, lovely to see you mate, and Ally [McCoist], I'm excited to get back to you with Celtic, Rangers, and Hearts. So much sport has been going on and it's really kept me going to be honest."It's been magic and there's still loads to come with the World Cup, so bingo! I'm alive and kicking, and I'm looking forward to it."Article continues belowThere will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story. Follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, Twitter, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Alan BrazilOrgan donation