Deborah James

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).’

Campaigner and podcast host Dame Deborah James has died aged 40 after a lengthy fight with bowel cancer, her family has said in a statement.

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.”

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 ...

Captioning the short video, Deborah wrote: "A late friend once told me to embrace the rain because you never knew when you the last time you might feel that rain on your face is... It was an absolute honour to meet her." "Please buy me a drink to see me out this world, by donating the cost to @bowelbabefund which will enable us to raise funds for further life saving research into cancer. Please buy me a wine to see me out and raise vital funds." "You are all incredible, thank you for playing your part in my journey. Thank you for giving hope to so many who are living with cancer. "Deborah shared her experience with the world to raise awareness, break down barriers, challenge taboos and change the conversation around cancer. Dame Deborah told the BBC: "Flowers are a reminder of our future. This was the case with Captain Sir Tom Moore's knighthood, and now Deborah's damehood. The time has come to say goodbye. She has been the most incredible ambassador of life & cancer campaigner. Presenter Julia Bradbury wrote: "Heartbroken that Dame Deborah James has died.

Tributes are paid to bowelbabe campaigner who touched the nation and raised millions for cancer research.

“Deborah shared her experience with the world to raise awareness, break down barriers, challenge taboos and change the conversation around cancer. Deborah’s star shone bright; she was a true inspiration. Because of her, many many lives will be saved.” For her efforts, she was made a dame saying she felt “honoured and shocked” to even be considered for the honour. And finally, check your poo – it could just save your life.’” Deborah passed away peacefully today, surrounded by her family.

The You, Me And The Big C host, also known as Bowel Babe, revealed she was receiving end of life care at home in May, six years after her diagnosis.

Deborah shared her experience with the world to raise awareness, break down barriers, challenge taboos and change the conversation around cancer. “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.