Deborah James hits £4million mark in 4 days for charity after being made Dame

Deborah James has heartbreakingly said "dying is hard" as she opened up to fans about her end of life care.The 40 year old podcast host explained she is now sleeping more than not as she battles the end stages of bowel cancer. Following her heartbreaking "goodbye"post which sparked support, heartfelt messages from thousands and raised millions for Cancer Research UK, the brunette beauty has shared another update with her followers.

Deborah James has given a candid update to fans saying that many days are “not good” as she continues to receive hospice care amid her cancer battle.The 40 year old currently has stage four bowel cancer after being first diagnosed with stage three of the disease in 2016, and has been regularly informing fans about her ailing condition in recent months. Deborah confessed to not feeling good as she was pictured smiling on Tuesday in a photo shared on her Instagram Stories.The BBC podcaster could be seen in the snap beside her family wearing matching black T-shirts from her Bowelbabe charity through which she’s raising money and awareness.

The family of Dame Deborah James have issued an emotional update on her final mission to raise funds for bowel cancer, as she continues to receive end of life hospice care at her home. Deborah has been undergoing the palliative care at her home since early May, with the star admitting that she has been struggling with the side effects of sleeping pills, but revealed that she had been able to enjoy a sleepover with her loved ones as she continues to make lasting memories with those dearest to her.

Dame Deborah James has made a rare outing as she visited the Chelsea Flower Show to see the rose named after her.The 40 year old, who has been courageously battling bowel cancer for five years, shared earlier this month that her body is "just not playing ball" in a heartbreaking farewell post. She's been staying with her parents at their home in Woking, Surrey, where she's been receiving end-of-life care – resting and sleeping a great deal amid her cancer. But on Tuesday 24 May, Deborah decided to venture out to the Chelsea Flower Show in a bid to see in person the rose that was named after her – which is already breaking sales records.

Not only has Deborah James recently been made into a Dame, she’s also been made into a Lego character. The mum-of-two took to Instagram today, Tuesday 24 May, to share the exciting news as she posed alongside her “mini me”. Beaming next to the Lego version of her in a snap, Deborah, 40, wrote alongside it: “All my Lego dreams have come true!!!! “I adore Lego.

Cancer campaigner Dame Deborah James has revealed she has helped design a clothing collection with a message of hope.The 40-year-old mum-of-two, who has terminal bowel cancer, has tirelessly campaigned to raise awareness and vast amounts of cash for research into the cruel disease. Her latest venture, announced on her Instagram account, is a clothing range in collaboration with In The Style and the main collection will be released online for shoppers later this year.

Deborah James has given her blessing for TV bosses to air an episode of Embarrassing Bodies she's in even if she's already died. The 40 year old, who has been courageously battling bowel cancer for five years, announced last week that her body is "just not playing ball" and she's been moved to end-of-life care. Since then, she's been trying to push for more awareness around the cancer as well as funds to go towards Cancer Research UK.

Dame Deborah James has been left overwhelmed by "miracle" letters that have been arriving from well wishers despite having no address on them. Deborah, otherwise known as Bowel Babe, has been battling stage four bowel cancer after initially being diagnosed with stage three in December 2016.

Ronan Keating said it has been “heart-breaking” to watch Deborah James’ struggle with bowel cancer. The former headteacher was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2016 and announced on Instagram on 9 May that she has now stopped treatment and is receiving hospice care at home.The Boyzone singer became a cancer charity campaigner after his Mum, Marie, died of breast cancer and he has now received an honorary doctorate from the Open University for his charity work.The 45 year old explained: “I continue the story and continue to educate people about cancer, whether that’s through cancer research UK or through the Marie Keating Foundation or through the Open University degree, the doctorate.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and reality tv news straight to your inbox with OK! daily newsletter.

Deborah James has shared how her doting husband Sebastian whisked her away after spending a full 10 days inside her house amid her bowel cancer. The 40 year old, who has been courageously battling bowel cancer for five years, announced last week that her body is "just not playing ball" and she's been moved to end-of-life care.

Dame Deborah James has vowed to embrace the British weather, even if it is pouring down.

Richard Madeley appeared to be choked up as he spoke directly to Deborah James who was watching Good Morning Britain on Monday (May 16). The presenter and campaigner had tuned in to the show to watch her You, Me and the Big C podcast co-host Lauren Mahon.

Deborah James' Bowel Babe fundraiser has now reached £6million in less than a week after launching her fundraiser.The 40 year old star, who has been bravely fighting bowel cancer for five years, launched the fundraiser as she wrote a heartbreaking "goodbye" post on Monday 9 May and explained her body "just wasn't playing ball". Deborah, who was diagnosed with bowel cancer at age 35, had initially intended to raise £250,000 for Cancer Research UK, but soon surpassed her target as her story struck a chord with people across the country. In less than a week, Deborah's fundraiser has now hit more than £6million and she was even presented with a Damehood by Prince William, who visited her home to award her with the honorary title and have afternoon tea with her and her family.

Deborah James received a Damehood, with Prince William paying a visit to the British TV host’s home to present her with the distinguished honour in person.

Deborah James has reached her target of £5million to raise money for Cancer Research UK after announcing she's moved to end-of-life care.The 40 year old, who has been courageously battling bowel cancer for five years, wrote a heartbreaking “goodbye" post on Monday 9 May, revealing that her body “just wasn’t playing ball”. Mum-of-two Deborah started a Just Giving page in a bid to raise an initial £250,000 for charity, but was blown away when she surpassed the number by millions in just days.

Deborah James's cancer fundraiser has surpassed £2 million in just two days, leaving the 40-year-old broadcaster "in disbelief". She recently announced the heartbreaking news that her bowel cancer has become terminal, and she is receiving palliative care at home.