Dame Deborah James: Cancer campaigner dies aged 40

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Dame Deborah James dies aged 40

Deborah James was given a damehood by Prince William after raising millions for cancer research

It surpassed £1m in less than 24 hours - smashing her initial goal of £250,000 and has now raised more than £6.75m.Image source,Dame Deborah said she was "utterly honoured" the Duke of Cambridge had joined her and her family for afternoon tea and champagne The former deputy headteacher said her liver had stopped working over the past six months and doctors had advised that more treatment was "fruitless".

 

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Brave, strong amazing woman..May she rest in eternal living peace. ❤

RIP and condolences to her family and loved ones. No one deserves to suffer like that so young.

How incredibly sad. Such a strong, articulate and inspirational woman. Done so much to raise awareness and funding. Rest in peace.

So sad. Rest in peace xx

What an inspirational woman.

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An incredible and dignified woman; RIP

What a brave lady.....to the very end.

Goodnight sweetheart 😘

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Rest in peace beautiful

So sad, what an inspirational lady. Sending love and strength to her family and friends, I hope they can find comfort in the amazing life she led and in the strength, support, and hope she gave to so many others. Rest in peace Dame Deborah James.

RIP Beautiful Brave Lady 💜

Such a couragous and amazing woman R.I.P

So sad to hear this. Such an inspirational woman. Thinking of her family and friends at this sad time ❤️

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