BBC viewers were left in tears on Thursday evening after a touching documentary aired paying tribute to the late Dame Deborah James, who recently passed away after a five-year battle with bowel cancer.The podcast host and journalist, who also went by the nickname 'bowel babe', sadly died on Tuesday 28 June aged 40, with her family announcing the news in a heartbreaking statement on social media. A moving documentary titled Dame Deborah James: The Last Dance aired on Thursday 30 June on BBC One paying tribute to Deborah, who raised over £6 million for cancer charities.
BBC Breakfast hosts share emotional tribute to Dame Deborah James after her death
29.06.2022 - 12:41 / ok.co.uk
BBC Breakfast hosts Jon Kay and Nina Warhurst have paid tribute to Dame Deborah James after she passed away from bowel cancer.The podcaster sadly died aged 40 on Tuesday June 28 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer five years ago, which she documented in great detail on her BBC podcast, You Me and the Big C. Paying tribute to their late colleague, Jon Kay and Nina Warhurst honoured her achievements on Wednesday morning's programme - from her cancer campaigning to raising more than £6 million for cancer research.
They began by airing a heartfelt video package which included her final message, which ended with some candid advice for everyone to follow. Nina said: "That's such an important message, that, isn't it? Check your poo.
Don't be embarrassed to talk about it, and it could save your life." The presenters then proceeded to show a number of tributes from figures such as Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Adele Roberts, and NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard. Jon said: "That message you were talking about, we know, has already saved lives and made a difference to loads of families." Nina added: "Yeah, and someone like her sharing the message in the way she has, it's different to a pamphlet coming through your door from the NHS.
Much more impact." The breakfast show proceeded to play Deborah's last TV interview with BBC reporter Graham Satchell, which happened after she was moved to end of life care. Jon said: "It's incredible to think how much she did and achieved even since that was recorded." A smiling Nina nodded in agreement as Jon went on: "I mean even at her lowest point she was still making appearances and publishing stuff, her book and fundraising.
Unbelievable." Nina added: "For millions of pounds. Meeting a
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