Tributes have been pouring in for Dame Deborah James after her family announced she has died aged 40 following a six year battle with bowel cancer. Dame Deborah has been hailed for the 'tremendous legacy' she leaves behind and as a 'beacon, lighting the way' for others with cancer.
The podcast host and mother of two became known as Bowelbabe after sharing her journey on social media. Dame Deborah died on Tuesday (June 28) after being diagnosed in 2016 and is being remembered by charities, celebrities and many whose lives have also been affected.
Genevieve Edwards, chief executive of Bowel Cancer UK told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme Dame Deborah leaves a “tremendous legacy”. She said: “She never stopped raising awareness. Bowel cancer is something people find difficult to talk about often and don’t really … they find it a little bit embarrassing.
