BBC star Maddy Anholt dies aged 35 after cancer diagnosis following birth of her daughter
14.09.2023 - 11:27
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
BBC star Maddy Anholt has died aged 35 after being diagnosed with cancer following the birth of her daughter.
Maddy's death was announced on Wednesday night, in a post written by her family on her GoFundMe page. The This Morning guest had been diagnosed with a ‘rare and aggressive’ form of brain cancer after the birth of her daughter Opal, just last year.
The TV star was also an ambassador for Women's Aid and wrote two books about domestic violence and toxic relationships during her career.
The post read: "It is with profound sorrow that we announce the death of Maddy Anholt, our beloved daughter, sister, twin, friend, wife and mother, who left this world on Wednesday 13th September, aged 35.
"You may know that shortly after the birth of her incredible daughter Opal last year, Maddy was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer. She handled the ensuing surgery and treatment with astonishing grace and courage, accompanied every step of the way by her family and devoted husband, Ben.
"She spent her final weeks at her parents’ home, Sunflower House, bathed in love and calm, and with the sounds of nature all around."
The statement continued: "In her short life, Maddy accomplished so much. She was a marathon-runner, author, speaker, actor and Ambassador for Women’s Aid. Her debut book was published in 2022 and her first fiction will be published soon.
"As an actor, she appeared in sitcoms for the BBC, ITV and Channel 4, while as a speaker she led numerous masterclasses, including for the Guardian. We are overwhelmed with gratitude to the many friends who have upheld us with their love and prayers during this difficult time, as well as the countless nurses, doctors and the NHS as a whole, who treated her with