Deborah James' devastated mother pays tribute to daughter: 'My heart is broken'
ok.co.ukThe mother of Dame Deborah James has paid a heartbreaking tribute to her daughter after she tragically lost her fight with bowel cancer aged 40.
The BBC podcast star passed away on Tuesday Jun 28, after a devastating five year battle to beat the disease. Deborah’s death was confirmed by her family in an emotional but poignant statement on social media, where she had been documenting her journey throughout her fight.
Under the username Bowelgran, her mum Heather, shared some pictures of her daughter, who will be remembered for her incredible strength and amazing fundraising to help others combat bowel cancer. "My heart is broken.
Love you forever," she wrote alongside a selection of snaps that highlighted Deborah’s infectious charm and enduring smile. In a longer statement released online, her family said: "We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Dame Deborah James; the most amazing wife, daughter, sister, mummy.
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