Dame Deborah James has confessed she's too afraid to sleep two weeks after announcing she's receiving end-of-life care at her parents' house in Woking, Surrey. The 40 year old, who has been courageously battling bowel cancer for five years, shared last week that her body is "just not playing ball" in a heartbreaking farewell post. Since then, she's been keeping busy raising awareness for cancer through fundraising, which has already reached £6.5million.
Girls Vs Cancer founder Lauren Mahon's heartbreaking tribute to 'work wife' Deborah James
10.05.2022 - 15:29 / ok.co.uk
Girls Vs Cancer founder Lauren Mahon delivered a heartbreaking tribute to her "work wife" and close friend Deborah James in the wake of her "goodbye" post on Instagram. The 40 year old author and journalist, whom friend and ITV presenter Lorraine Kelly also paid tribute to today, has been battling bowel cancer for five years, but sadly has told her fans she is now receiving at-home hospice care and the end could be near. Along with a powerful and hilarious video montage of their moments and memories together, going on nights out, mornings after at BBC Radio 5 Live, and drunken selfies, the radio presenter, 36, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, poured out her emotions in the caption.
"Drink To That," she began. "Our Hearts Are Shattered Into Thousands Of Pieces. And Also Completely Bursting With Pride.There’s So Much To Say But I’m Numb To Say Them.Tonight The Force That Is @BowelBabe.
Launched Her Legacy.The @BowelBabeFund. Which Has Already Smashed It’s £250k Target." Lauren went on to say that she was proud because even in her "darkest of hours" Deborah "shines the f*****g brightest". Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter .
"Thank You For All Of Your Kind Messages. I’m Not Ready To Accept What’s Happening Right Now," she continued. "But Please Know I See Them And Appreciate Each One.
I Ask That You Keep. Deb’s Parents, Siblings, Seb & The Kids. Deep In Your Hearts, Thoughts And Prayers.
"And Please Do What My Work Wife Has Asked Of You.To Buy Her An Alcoholic Bev At BOWELBABE.org. "Here’s What Happens When We Raise Too Many Glasses," the radio host shared in reference to the wonderful video. "What I’d Give For One More Carafe Of Lady A
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