Leo Sayer 1977. Sayer's family has a history of cancer; both his parents died of cancer, as did other family members on both sides. On his 65th birthday, after experiencing intestinal problems, Sayer was given a colonoscopy which revealed he had intestinal ulcers and a tumor. He underwent surgery which successfully treated both problems and revealed that the tumor was benign. Leo Sayer Leo Sayer (born Gerard Hugh Sayer, 21 May 1948) is a British-born singer-songwriter musician and entertainer whose singing career has spanned four decades. He is now an Australian citizen and resident. Sayer launched his career in the United Kingdom
Cynthia Sayer film and TV show soundtracks, including "The Cosby Mysteries". In 1982, she recorded with Marvin Hamlisch for the soundtrack for "Sophie's Choice". Sayer has been a guest on numerous TV and radio show programs, including the National Public Radio show, "Piano Jazz", "NDR Talk Show" in Germany, and "Woman's Hour" in England, and "Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour". She was filmed for the 2011 PBS documentary, "Give Me the Banjo", was featured in "Downbeat" magazine in 2013. Sayer tours with her bands, Cynthia Sayer & Joyride, Cynthia Sayer & Sparks Fly, and Cynthia Sayer's Women of the World Jazz Band (WOW).