In a statement posted on Instagram, her family said Dame Deborah had died peacefully, surrounded by her family, adding that “it was an inspiration” and “her determination to raise money and raise awareness was inspiring”. The driving force behind the BBC You, Me and The Big C podcast, Dame Deborah announced to her fans last month that she had moved to a hostel at the end of her home life. The 40-year-old told them: “I’m not brave – I’m not decent going to my death – I’re just a scared girl doing something she has no choice but to be grateful for the life I’ve had.” Since then, James has revealed that she has finished her second book and has continued to campaign and inspire people. Within 24 hours of announcing her imminent death, James fans, as well as people around the world who were inspired by her moving and heartbreaking stories about bowel cancer, had amassed more than 1, Εκατο 6 million for research on the disease. He said he was “seduced” by the reaction. The Bowelbabe Fund is currently more than ,8 6.8 million. After announcing that she was receiving care at the end of her life, James continued to provide honest updates on her condition on social media. On Instagram, she revealed that “she could get less and less out of the house or the bed” and felt “fallen”, but continued to make memories with her loved ones. Despite sharing the most difficult moments, James continued to celebrate her successes. Ever since she shared the care update at the end of her life, charities have also seen an increase in people seeking information about bowel cancer. Inspired by her efforts to raise awareness of bowel cancer, Marks and Spencer recently announced that they would be adding information about the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer to the toilet roll pack. Deborah Days after the fundraising goal was shattered, Prince William made James a girl by visiting her parents’ home in Woking to personally pay her respects. She said it was an “absolute honor” that the royal family had come with her family for afternoon tea, but acknowledged that “the cleaning’s antics and preparation went off the scale” as she prepared for his visit. James was diagnosed with the disease in 2016 and has since kept her nearly 700,000 followers on Instagram and podcast listeners up to date with her treatments, with unlimited details about her progress and diagnosis. “Thank you for being so strong” Following the announcement of her death, tributes to James began. Heather’s mother, whose Instagram handle is Bowelgran, shared a series of photos of Dame Deborah and wrote: “My heart is broken. I love you forever.” Adele Roberts, who is a presenter on BBC Radio 1 and announced this week that she has no cancer, shared a photo of James on social media with the caption: “My heart hurts. Thank you all for Deborah. “Thank you for being so strong for so long and helping others when you were in so much pain. You are the best of us. “I think of your family and friends and I am forever grateful that you helped me and my family.” Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: “I am deeply saddened to hear that Deborah James is dead. What a source of inspiration for so many. “The awareness she has brought about bowel cancer and the research funded by her campaign will be her lasting legacy. Because of her, many, many lives will be saved.” BBC Radio 1 DJ Chris Stark wrote: “You inspired so much man and did your best. No one can do more than that. I hope we have a pair of jeans wherever that leads. “Rest in peace Debs x.” This weird costume Her post with “poo costume” – where she recorded a reel (short video) of which she was dressed as a poo in the rhythm of Right Said Fred’s I’m Too Sexy – became famous. Since it was first published five years ago, it has been repeated every year to remind people to check their stools for signs of cancer. This year, he posted: “Please let me know. The fact that I currently have a poo uniform in my hospital room five years later (just for s **** and laughs!) Says it all about my love affair with poo clothing ! “ James told the BBC she had gone to her parents’ house to die because it meant her family home in London could remain home to her children without the “medical equipment scars” on their memories. Asked what hosting the podcast meant to her, James told the BBC she had given purpose to her life again after being diagnosed, adding that the show made her realize the impact it could have on “saving another life or doing not to feel alone “. “I will not see my children’s weddings” The former deputy director said that she did not know how much time she had left and that while the previous six months were “heartfelt” to pass, she was surrounded by “so much love” and “did not regret”. And a column for The Sun newspaper had said that the “relentless medicalization” of her body was “heartbreaking”. James hopes the Bowelbabe Fund will continue to work on some of the things that have helped her in her life, such as innovative drug studies. “Ultimately, what I really want to happen is, I don’t want any other Deborah to have to go through that.” He added: “I do not want to die – I can not think that I will not see my children’s weddings or that I will see them grow up – that I will no longer be a part of life that I enjoy so much. very.” James has two children, Hugo, 14, and Eloise, 12, and her husband, Sebastian Bowen.
