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Deborah James has left 'strict instructions' for husband as she shares plan for her final moments

BBC presenter Deborah James has admitted she is scared of dying alone and she wants to pass away "listening" to her family's banter and normal buzz. She is determined not to spend her final days crying as it would be "such a waste" and has given her husband strict instructions as well as writing letters to her children.

Along with that, the 40 year-old is watching in amazement as her newly-launched cancer research fund passes the £3m mark. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are amongst those who have donated so far.

Back in 2016, she was diagnosed with bowel cancer and ever since she has spoken out about her treatment on the BBC's You, Me and the Big C podcast. She has also written a book and has raised lots of money for charity, reports Wales Online.

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