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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alex Green

Deborah James had a ‘special gift’ to connect with the public, says charity boss

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Dame Deborah James had a “special gift” which allowed her to have “difficult conversations” with the public that would ultimately save “countless lives”, a charity boss has said.

The podcaster, who died on Tuesday, became a patron for Bowel Cancer UK following her diagnosis in 2016 and worked to raise money for and awareness of the charity.

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