Deborah James

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have paid tribute to cancer campaigner, broadcaster and former teacher, Dame Deborah James, who has died aged 40.

You can also get in touch in the following ways: He praised her tireless efforts and thanked her for giving hope to those living with the disease. Screening, run by the NHS, aims to detect bowel cancer at an early stage. "We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Dame Deborah James; the most amazing wife, daughter, sister, mummy," it said. Bland said the fact that Dame Deborah had known for five and a half years that her cancer was incurable made what she had achieved during that period "even more remarkable". Check your poo." She interviewed Steve Bland, who was a friend of Dame Deborah and was married to her former podcast co-host, BBC Radio 5 Live newsreader Rachael Bland, who died of cancer in 2018. The chef said Dame Deborah's frankness forged a connection with people that was necessary to "push the cancer community forward and bring awareness". So maybe I should leave on that final word. Her family said Dame Deborah shared her experience of cancer to "raise awareness, break down barriers, challenge taboos and change the conversation around cancer". The host of the BBC's You, Me and the Big C podcast was first diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2016, and was given a damehood in May in recognition of her fundraising. Dame Deborah's family said she was "amazing" and an "inspiration".

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The 40-year-old host of You, Me and the Big C was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2016.

You can also get in touch in the following ways: even in the most challenging moments". She leaves a tremendous legacy behind her". "We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Dame Deborah James; the most amazing wife, daughter, sister, mummy," it said. This expansion is happening gradually over four years and started in April last year. Lucie said Dame Deborah showed that cancer does not have to be a "life sentence", and that the 40-year-old "didn't want to be a victim". Check your poo." The director general of the BBC, Tim Davie said she was a "true inspiration" and the way she talked about cancer "moved the nation, inspired change and undoubtedly saved lives". Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Lucie Kon, a BBC producer and friend of Dame Deborah, called the podcast host "the most amazing human out of anyone I know" and said she would be "alive in my mind forever". Bowel Cancer UK, of which Dame Deborah was a patron, said she had turned her bowel cancer diagnosis "into an incredible force for good" and would save countless lives through her campaigning. So maybe I should leave on that final word. Her family said Dame Deborah shared her experience of cancer to "raise awareness, break down barriers, challenge taboos and change the conversation around cancer".

Campaigners and bowel cancer sufferers pay tribute to late podcaster who raised £7m and publicised symptoms of disease.

“She was an inspiration to so many people and her impact will be felt for years to come,” Mitchell said. Michelle Mitchell, the chief executive of Cancer Research UK, said James had “challenged taboos” around cancer with honesty and compassion. Because of her, many many lives will be saved.” The millions that James raised will be ploughed into clinical trials and research into a disease that people are usually too embarrassed to speak about, much less raise money for. The BBC news presenter George Alagiah, who was diagnosed with advanced bowel cancer in 2014, said earlier screening would have helped in his own case. That was not to be.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have paid tribute to Dame Deborah James as an "inspirational and unfalteringly brave woman whose legacy will live on".

LONDON (AP) — Deborah James, a British broadcaster who raised millions for cancer research and was recognized by Prince William for her work, has died.

Prince William personally conferred James damehood in a surprise visit to the family home only days after she announced that she was receiving end-of-life care. “Deborah was an inspirational and unfalteringly brave woman whose legacy will live on.” James hosted a BBC podcast called “You, Me and The Big C" in which she spoke in a no-nonsense approach about living with bowel cancer.

Dame Deborah James, a podcast host and journalist known for her work in cancer research and advocacy, has passed away at 40 following a years-long battle ...

The message continued to celebrate her life's work. "Deborah, who many of you will know as Bowelbabe, was an inspiration and we are incredibly proud of her and her work and commitment to charitable campaigning, fundraising and her endless efforts to raise awareness of cancer that touched so many lives." "Deborah was an inspirational and unfalteringly brave woman whose legacy will live on."

The broadcaster and campaigner, 40, died on June 28 following a long battle with bowel cancer. Celebrities have been paying tribute on social media.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson also described James as an “inspiration,” adding on Twitter, “The awareness she brought to bowel cancer and the research her campaigning has funded will be her enduring legacy. Taking to social media, they said they were “so sad to hear the heartbreaking” announcement of James’ death. Even in her most challenging moments, her determination to raise money and awareness was inspiring.”

James, a British broadcaster who raised millions for cancer research and was recognized by the Duke of Cambridge for her work, died at age 40.

She's done a brilliant job," William replied. William, 40, personally conferred James' damehood in a surprise visit to the family home only days after she announced that she was receiving end-of-life care. James wrote alongside the series of images on Instagram and shared how they spent the day. "Prince William actually came to our family house today!!" Her candid social media posts about her diagnosis and treatment, including videos of her dancing, garnered praise from the public. Deborah was an inspirational and unfalteringly brave woman whose legacy will live on."