Deborah James

2022 - 6 - 28

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Podcaster Dame Deborah James dies of bowel cancer aged 40 (The Guardian)

After announcing she was receiving end-of-life care, James launched Bowelbabe Fund for cancer research.

She also released a clothing line whose proceeds go towards her Bowel Babe fund, and said her final farewells in a teary last appearance on You, Me and the Big C. A few days after its launch she was made a dame, with Prince William attending her parents’ home to give her the award for her awareness-raising campaigns. “Deborah shared her experience with the world to raise awareness, break down barriers, challenge taboos and change the conversation around cancer. She wrote: “The message I never wanted to write. When Bland died of breast cancer six months after the show’s launch, James formed a presenting duo with Mahon, and they spoke to celebrity guests, tackled practical matters such as hair loss and attempted to raise awareness with characteristic good humour. James, who was 40, stepped away from a career as a deputy headteacher and began blogging about her diagnosis under the name Bowel Babe in 2017.

Dame Deborah James dies from bowel cancer aged 40 (ITV News)

Podcast host and mother-of-two Deborah James has died aged 40 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer in December 2016, her family has said in a statement.

Dame Deborah told the BBC: “Flowers are a reminder of our future. By the time of her post in May, she was unable to walk and spent most of her time sleeping. And finally, check your poo – it could just save your life.’” Deborah passed away peacefully today, surrounded by her family. In June 2021 she announced after an extensive effort her cancer was going “in the wrong direction” and the drugs she relied on were no longer effective. Soon after she learned about her bowel cancer she began working as a journalist detailing her cancer journey in The Times and in March 2018, she began hosting the “You Me and the Big C” podcast for the BBC.

Deborah James dead: 'Bowel Babe' dies aged 40 after cancer battle (Metro)

Deborah James has died after a five-year battle with bowel cancer, which she documented on You, Me and the Big C podcast.

More people will strive 10 years after they are diagnosed with cancer then die from it, but that’s because of where we’re moving in terms of catching things early. James explained: ‘I live with incurable bowel cancer and I put off my own diagnosis with bowel cancer. It’s not putting the blame back, I’ve personally beaten myself up about regretting not getting to the GP earlier. By the time I was, I had late stage bowel cancer. ‘Deborah shared her experience with the world to raise awareness, break down barriers, challenge taboos and change the conversation around cancer. And finally, check your poo – it could just save your life.” x (Shared with Deborah’s permission).’

Bowel cancer campaigner Deborah James dies aged 40 (BreakingNews.ie)

In her final weeks, the British presenter of the BBC podcast You, Me And The Big C raised millions of pounds for research and was made a dame for her “tireless” ...

Deborah shared her experience with the world to raise awareness, break down barriers, challenge taboos and change the conversation around cancer. What a glorious afternoon to make memories for a lifetime! What an generous honour, to have William in my family home, with champange giving me a Damehood. Not sure life could get more surreal. And finally, check your poo – it could just save your life.’” “Deborah, who many of you will know as Bowelbabe, was an inspiration and we are incredibly proud of her and her work and commitment to charitable campaigning, fundraising and her endless efforts to raise awareness of cancer that touched so many lives. Deborah passed away peacefully today, surrounded by her family.

Dame Deborah James' final message to 'always have rebellious ... (Irish Mirror)

Deborah James, 40, has sadly passed away after a five year battle with stage 4 bowel cancer. The BBC star was first diagnosed in 2016 and has documented her ...

"I suppose that’s it from me. Deborah made her last TV appearance on June 16, urging people to not be embarrassed and "check your poo". She also reiterated the importance of spotting the early signs of bowel cancer. "Find a life worth enjoying; take risks; love deeply; have no regrets; and always have rebellious hope.

Deborah James dies: Podcaster and cancer campaigner passes ... (Sky News)

Deborah James raised more than £1.6m in a day for charity after revealing that she was being given end-of-life hospice care.

This year, she posted: "Please do share. And a column for The Sun newspaper, she had said the "unrelenting medicalisation" of her body has been "heartbreaking". I hope we can have a gin wherever this all leads. You are the best of us. No one can do more than that. Love you forever."

Deborah James: Bowel Babe podcaster and cancer campaigner ... (The Independent)

Family hail 'amazing wife, daughter, sister, mummy' who campaigned to raise awareness of her condition.

She ran marathons, organised a charity ball and was named a patron of Bowel Cancer UK in 2021. In the weeks leading to her death, James was honoured with a damehood. Genevieve Edwards, Chief Executive at Bowel Cancer UK, said: “We are truly grateful to have known Deborah and to call her our friend. Boris Johnson paid tribute to James, saying: “If ever an honour was richly deserved, this is it. They said James’s final words to the public were: ”Find a life worth enjoying; take risks; love deeply; have no regrets; and always, always have rebellious hope. Deborah passed away peacefully today, surrounded by her family.”

Bowel cancer campaigner and podcaster Deborah James dies at ... (Independent.ie)

Podcaster and bowel cancer campaigner Dame Deborah James has died at the age of 40, her family has announced.

Rest in Peace Debs x" Deborah shared her experience with the world to raise awareness, break down barriers, challenge taboos and change the conversation around cancer. And finally, check your poo - it could just save your life.'" Love you forever." "Deborah, who many of you will know as Bowelbabe, was an inspiration and we are incredibly proud of her and her work and commitment to charitable campaigning, fundraising and her endless efforts to raise awareness of cancer that touched so many lives. Deborah passed away peacefully today, surrounded by her family.

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