Tributes are flooding in for the 'inspirational' podcaster and cancer campaigner Deborah James who died 'peacefully' on Tuesday
Tributes are flooding in for the"inspirational" podcaster and cancer campaigner Deborah James who died"peacefully" on Tuesday.
The former deputy headteacher, 40, was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2016 and fiercely campaigned to raise awareness of the condition on social media, through charities and BBC podcast You, Me and The Big C. James' family, figures from the entertainment industry, politics and beyond have paid tribute to the podcaster.A statement posted by her family on her Instagram account said:"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.
It added a final message from Deborah which said:"Find a life worth enjoying; take risks; love deeply; have no regrets; and always, always have rebellious hope. And finally, check your poo - it could just save your life." James' mother Heather said her heart is"broken" following the death of her daughter and wrote:"My heart is broken. Love you forever."
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