The public and media praised the podcaster and cancer activist’s candid posts about her progress and diagnosis, including videos of her dancing her way through treatment.
The “inspirational” podcaster and cancer activist Deborah James, who died “peacefully” on Tuesday, is receiving numerous tributes.
The 40-year-old former deputy principal was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2016 and fought vigorously to raise awareness of the disease via social media.
The podcaster’s family, as well as figures from the entertainment industry, politics, and beyond, have paid tribute to him.
Deborah James dies at the age of 40.
A family statement was posted to her Instagram account “We regret to inform you of the passing of Dame Deborah James, the most remarkable wife, daughter, sister, and mother. Today, Deborah passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones.
It included a final message from Deborah stating: “Find a life worth appreciating, take risks, love deeply, have no regrets, and always, always maintain a rebellious hope. And finally, examine your feces; it could save your life.”
Heather, the mother of James, expressed that her heart is “broken” following the passing of her daughter and wrote: “My heart is broken. Love you forever.”
James disclosed at the beginning of May that she had ceased active treatment and was receiving end-of-life care at her parents’ home in Woking, with her husband and two children present.
Her candid posts about her progress and diagnosis, including videos of her dancing during treatment, were praised by both the public and the media.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson stated, “many, many lives will be saved because of James, while Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer described her charitable work as “truly inspiring.” “.
How she discussed and confronted her cancer moved the nation, inspired change, and unquestionably saved lives.”
James was a patron for Bowel Cancer UK, and the charity’s chief executive, Genevieve Edwards, stated that the former headteacher brought “warmth, energy, and honesty to everything she did” and was a “powerful patron for Bowel Cancer UK who leaves a stunning legacy through her BowelBabe fund.
Macmillan Cancer Support stated, “We are so grateful for her years of generous support and her commitment to standing with people with cancer.”
“Considering your family and friends, as well as everyone going through a similar situation. Peace be with you, Debs x “.
While Katie Piper posted a green heart with the words “we will never forget you.”
James established a fund called the Bowelbabe fund to raise funds for personalized cancer treatment research.
In her final weeks, Dame Deborah raised over £6.7 million for research through her BowelBabe fund and was knighted for her “tireless” efforts to raise awareness of the disease.
