As I was wondering around the web, looking for people for my dead pool roster, I found this from the BBC regarding his latest brush with cancer.

"Mr Brown has always been a fighter and we are confident that he will be back 'on the good foot' soon for another 50 years," said the singer's manager, "SuperFrank" Copsidas.

I am sure that James' ex wives and girlfriends can attest to his fighting abilities.