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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Robyn Vinter

Strictly’s Amy Dowden had ‘life-threatening’ sepsis during cancer treatment

Amy Dowden
Amy Dowden was staying with her parents, who called an ambulance when she suddenly fell ill. Photograph: Matthew Horwood/Getty Images

The Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has revealed she was nearly killed by sepsis while undergoing treatment for cancer.

The 33-year-old dancer said she was “very unlucky” to have contracted the infection while being treated for breast cancer.

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