'Gonna die': Jill Biden shares scary update on Joe's health as prostate cancer metastasizes

WASHINGTON, DC: Former First Lady Jill Biden shared a scary update about her husband Joe Biden’s deteriorating health as his prostate cancer has metastasized and the Biden family braces for an uncertain future.

Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive form of stage 4 prostate cancer. His office publicly announced the diagnosis on May 18, 2025, noting that the cancer had metastasized to his bones.

Appearing on the 'Jamie Kern Lima Show' in an episode released on Thursday, August 20, Jill Biden spoke about her fears, the impact on mental health, and acknowledged the looming reality of Biden’s potential death.

Jill Biden says she is scared of living without Joe Biden

Jill Biden, who is 75 years old and around 10 years younger than Joe Biden, opened up about the emotional journey that she and her husband are on after the detection of a deadly disease last year.

Jill Biden expressed her efforts to ward off negative or unproductive thoughts.

“We can’t look at life that way... We look at it like, ‘Joe has cancer. He’s gonna die, so let’s make the most of every moment,’” the former president's wife said.

“Of course I’m scared,” she stated. “I mean, first of all, he’s almost 10 years older than I am. And with an illness ... you kinda can’t let your head go there.”

“It’s like, you can’t imagine life without them. But you know they’re going to die, just like I know I’m going to die,” she said, adding, “So part of it, you accept.”

Jill Biden says Joe is showing remarkable strength

Jill Biden talked about her husband’s resilience during the tough time, saying Joe has shown remarkable strength after his cancer detection. 

She noted that Joe Biden has not shared his fears with her, and she doesn’t even expect him to do so.

"He has always been the strength of our family," she stated.

Jill Biden highlighted that while this time period is challenging for the couple and the family, they both are committed to valuing the time they have left together instead of focusing on the difficult part.

“Let’s be together ... let’s find things that bring us joy. Let’s make this a positive journey — I mean, not a negative journey, because how can you live with that every day?” she added. “You can’t. It’s too heavy.”

Prostate cancer originates in the prostate gland, which is a component of the male reproductive system. It typically develops at a slow pace, and many individuals may not require immediate treatment. 

However, certain forms can proliferate rapidly and are more challenging to manage.