Image: PA Image: PA PODCASTER AND BOWEL cancer campaigner Deborah James has died at the age of 40, her family has announced.
A statement posted by her family on Instagram 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.” “And a few final things from Deborah…’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.’”Her mother Heather, whose handle on Instagram is Bowelgran, shared a series of photos of her daughter and wrote: “My heart is broken. Love you forever.”
Bland died in September that year at the age of 40 two years after being diagnosed with breast cancer.“The tweet I never wanted to write,” she said on Twitter.#Open journalism No news is bad news Support The Journal Your contributions will help us continue to deliver the stories that are important to youAfter making the announcement, she set up the Bowelbabe Fund, which raised over £6 million – more than 24 times her original target of £250,000.
R.I.P.
A great ambassador for checking for bowel cancel. “Remember - check your poo!”
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