The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have paid tribute to Dame Deborah James following "the heartbreaking news” of her death, saying: "Deborah was an inspirational and unfalteringly brave woman whose legacy will live on."
Deborah's death was confirmed on Tuesday night as her loved ones shared the sad news that the mum-of-two had died at the age of 40 via a statement on social media, following a five-year battle against stage four bowel cancer.
Taking to their official Instagram account this morning, Prince William and Kate Middleton described the mum-of-two as inspirational and brave as they mourned her passing.
