BBC podcaster and campaigner Deborah James has died aged 40, her family confirms

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In a statement announcing her death, Dame Deborah's family described her as an 'inspiration'

Deborah James: BBC podcaster and bowel cancer campaigner has died aged 40, her family confirmsDame Deborah James at the Royal Ascot 2022 earlier this month BBC podcaster Dame Deborah James, whose frank accounts of life with bowel cancer sparked millions in donations, has died aged 40, her family has confirmed.podcast had been receiving end-of-life care for bowel cancer at home.

“We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Dame Deborah James; the most amazing wife, daughter, sister, mummy. Deborah passed away peacefully today, surrounded by her family,” the post read. “We thank you for giving us time in private as a family, and we look forward to continuing Deborah’s legacy long into the future through the Bowelbabe Fund. Thank you for playing your part in her journey, you are all incredible.

The podcaster revealed in early May that she had stopped active treatment and was receiving end-of-life care at her parents’ home in Woking, with her husband Sebastien and their two children by her side.

 

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