Popular on social networks, British influencer Deborah James died at the age of 40 from colorectal cancer.
- Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer in women, after breast cancer.
- This disease is responsible for more than 17,000 deaths per year.
Sad news for its subscribers. Deborah James, an English journalist followed by a million people on Instagram, died at the age of 40 on Tuesday June 28 from colon cancer. “We are very sad to announce the death of Dame Deborah James, a wonderful wife, daughter, sister, mother. She passed away peacefully today surrounded by her family,” said his relatives in the caption of a photo of the former headmistress posted on the social network for sharing images and videos.
“His endless efforts to raise awareness about cancer”
In 2016, Deborah James, known as “Bowelbabe”, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Since her diagnosis, the mother of two children aged 12 and 14 has decided to present the BBC podcast “You, Me And The Big C” (You, me and cancer) and write a book about her illness. Before dying, she had set herself the goal of raising 250,000 pounds to continue her fight against cancer. In May, when she was terminally ill and in palliative care, she raised over £7million for research.
“We are immensely proud of her, her work and her activism to raise funds and her endless efforts to raise awareness about cancer. Deborah has shared her experience with the whole world to break down barriers, break down taboos and changing the discourse around cancer. Even in her most difficult times, her determination to collect donations and raise awareness was inspirational.”added his family.
“Thanks to her, many lives will be saved”
After the publication of this photo on his Instagram account, several British personalities reacted. This is the case of Boris Johnson. “I am terribly saddened to learn that Dame Deborah James has passed away. She was an inspiration to so many. The awareness she raised about bowel cancer and the research she funded through to her campaigns will be her lasting legacy. Thanks to her, many lives will be saved.”wrote the British Prime Minister on Twitter.
Prince William and his wife, Kate, also expressed their sadness over Twitter. “Our hearts go out to her children, family and loved ones. Deborah was an inspirational woman and had unwavering courage whose legacy will live on.”
