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Spreading awareness is Dame Deborah’s ‘legacy’, says her mother

Dame Deborah’s Bowelbabe fund has raised more than £16 million since it was launched.

Evening Standard · May 1, 2025

King and Queen host reception for cancer support charities at Buckingham Palace

Deborah James’s parents and Lorraine Kelly were among those who joined royals at the event celebrating grassroots cancer support.

Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2025

King and Queen to host palace reception to celebrate work of cancer groups

The parents of the late Dame Deborah James, as well as stars Adele Roberts, Ashley Cain and Richard E Grant, have been invited to the event next week.

Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025

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Dame Deborah James’ father recalls emotional conversation they had before she died

James, who campaigned to raise awareness about the disease, died last June

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2023

Who are Deborah James' parents? Heather and Alistair James and Deborah's siblings

Find out more about Deborah James' parents, Heather and Alistair James, and her two siblings, ahead of her documentary Bowelbabe: In Her Own Words.

GoodToKnow · Apr 17, 2023

Dame Deborah James: A timeline of Bowelbabe’s life and career

Dame Deborah James campaigned tirelessly in the five years until her death from bowel cancer

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

Deborah James awarded posthumous honorary degree in 'bittersweet' ceremony

Her father Alistair said it was "mixed with sadness" as the cancer campaigner had realised she was unlikely to be able to fulfil the invitation

Wales Online · Sep 7, 2022

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Deborah James' parents pay loving tribute to Bowelbabe fundraiser's life

Dame Deborah James passed away last week, with her legacy including the Bowelbabe Fund that is continuing to raise money for cancer charities - including through the sale of a special rose

Daily Mirror · Jul 5, 2022

“Getting cancer made me realise you can do anything in life: I felt so alive making a tiny impact” — the astonishing legacy of Deborah James

From young star gymnast to dedicated teacher and tireless campaigner — Bowel Babe lived life to the fullest until the very end, says Hattie Crisell

Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2022

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