Eamonn Holmes puts his health woes behind him as he steps out to enjoy Royal Ascot

Eamonn Holmes has revealed the last words Dame Deborah James said to him before she passed away as he gave tribute to the brave BBC podcaster. Deborah died on Tuesday 28 June at the age of 40 surrounded by family after battling stage four bowel cancer.The star opened up about her fight on social media as she received at-home hospice care in the last weeks of her life and amassed millions of fans with her honesty about suffering with the disease.

Eamonn Holmes has taken to Instagram to express his sorrow following the death of a dear friend.MORE: Ruth Langsford's rare tribute to 'my love' Eamonn Holmes to mark relationship milestoneOn Tuesday evening, it was announced that Dame Deborah James had passed away after battling bowel cancer. WATCH: Bowelbabe Deborah James's supermarket workoutThe 40-year-old – known online as Bowel Babe - died peacefully at her parents' home in Woking, Surrey, surrounded by her family, just weeks after she was made a Dame by the Duke of Cambridge.READ: 11 GMB hosts' magical weddings: Ben Shephard, Christine Lampard and moreMORE: 13 Loose Women stars with unforgettable engagement rings – photosIn response, there has been a huge outpouring of grief – including a moving tribute from Eamonn.

Eamonn Holmes is a proud father-of-four - but on Father's Day he paid a special tribute to his eldest son, Declan.MORE: Eamonn Holmes delights fans with glamorous rare photo of daughter Rebecca at Royal AscotThe 33-year-old and his wife Jenny welcomed their daughter Emilia in July 2021, and made the GB News presenter a grandfather for the first time.WATCH: Eamonn Holmes opens up about health 'nightmare' nobody warned him aboutEamonn often delights his followers with adorable photos of his granddaughter, and Sunday was no different as he marked Declan's first Father's Day with the most adorable post.READ: Eamonn Holmes debuts trim physique - fans all say the same thingSEE: Eamonn Holmes speaks candidly about A&E hospital dash amid 'excruciating pain'"I'm more moved by the Father my eldest Son has become on this his first Father's Day. So proud of you Dec," he wrote alongside a picture of Declan and Emilia looking at each other.

Eamonn Holmes posed with his rarely seen daughter Becca as the pair enjoyed father-and-daughter time together at Ascot. The former This Morning presenter, 62, took to his Instagram to share the sweet family snap of himself and Becca with his 756k followers. The pair were at the races while celebrating Becca’s 31st birthday.

Prince William and Kate Middleton led the arrivals at Royal Ascot this afternoon, with the duchess looking the spitting image of Princess Diana.

Prince William and Kate Middleton had a surprise for royal fans on Friday.

Michael Owen made a surprise appearance as he stepped out to enjoy day one of Royal Ascot on Tuesday.MORE: Michael Owen breaks silence as daughter Gemma causes a stir on Love IslandThe 42-year-old looked especially dapper in his dark grey three-piece suit which he teamed with a polka dot baby blue tie and a crisp white shirt. He finished off his formal attire with a pristine black top hat.WATCH: Charles and Camilla lead royal procession on day two of AscotTaking to his Instagram account, the dad-of-four shared an upbeat picture at the Berkshire racecourse, along with the caption: "Best week of the year.

Eamonn Holmes gave fans personal insight into his week at Royal Ascot by sharing a sweet selfie with his rarely-seen daughter Rebecca.MORE: Eamonn Holmes shares rare photo with daughter Rebecca to mark 'wonderful' family newsTaking to Instagram on Thursday, the former This Morning host revealed he treated his only daughter to a day at the glamourous week-long event in honour of her 31st birthday.WATCH: Eamonn Holmes announces he is going to be a grandfatherHe uploaded the gorgeous snap alongside the caption: "Birthday day out at #royalascot for my one and only daughter Becca [heart emoji]. Laughter is the best present I tell her x."MORE: Eamonn Holmes shares rare family photo with all four childrenREAD: Eamonn Holmes gets candid about the pressure he faces in TV industryFans were delighted to see the heartwarming post, and rushed to comment underneath.

Dame Deborah James was spotted chatting and smiling with married presenter duo Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford during a day out at Royal Ascot on Wednesday 15 June. The 40 year old podcast host, who is receiving end-of-life care for bowel cancer, wore an elegant look for the annual horse racing event, which featured a polka dot dress, gladiator sandals and a large straw hat as she posed for snaps with the pair trackside. The trio seemed to be enjoying catching up in between races as Ruth knelt down by Deborah's side and place her hand over the mum-of-two's.

horse racing fans and milliners have in common? They both love the Royal Ascot, of course, one of the biggest events of the year for horse racing. While the event is centred on the equine sport, it is also a stage for hat-lovers to come and show off their headgear – the more gravity-defying, the better. Hats are part of the women’s dress code at the Royal Ascot, which allows headpieces with a “solid base of four inches or more in diameter” as an alternative to a hat, but does not allow fascinators.