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Lorraine Kelly has paid tribute to her friend Deborah James as she was laid to rest today.
The Scots TV presenter was among mourners who attended Deborah's funeral today to say goodbye to the beloved campaigner. Deborah who became known as Bowelbabe, sadly passed away last month aged 40 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2016.
Close friends and family arrived at St Mary's Church in Barnes, south-west London, ahead of the service this afternoon and after the service, Lorraine took to social media to pay tribute to her dear friend.
Sharing a snap of Deborah during her No Butts campaign, Lorraine said: " @bowelbabe - my dear friend your funeral today was beautiful. Your children and your husband gave the most heartfelt and lovely tributes. You would have been so proud. I miss you - you fabulous, funny, passionate force of nature. #rebellioushope #love #checkyourpoo."
Many fans also paid tribute to her in the comments. One wrote: "Thinking of all her family and friends. #oneinamillion xxx." Whilst another added: "R.I.P Dame Debra."
Other stars who turned up to pay their respects were Tom and Giovanna Fletcher, Gaby Roslin, television personality Oliver Peyton and singer Natalie Rushdie. Mourners meanwhile could be seen carrying wreaths of beautiful white flowers into the ceremony with heartfelt messages from Deborah's loved ones.
The former deputy headteacher was diagnosed with bowel cancer at just 35-years-old and subsequently kept her nearly one million Instagram followers up to date with her treatments. The star lived life to the fullest in her final weeks after raising almost £7million in her BowelBabe fund.
The You, Me and the Big C podcast star didn't slow down in her final weeks and made the most of her time
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Lauren Mahon has paid tribute to her late pal Dame Deborah James after the podcast they hosted together, alongside Rachael Bland, scooped up the Champion Award at the British Podcast Awards on Saturday 22 July. Dame Deborah, Rachael and Lauren started the podcast together back in 2018 as former cancer patients.There, they would discuss everything from navigating life with the disease, treatment and more. Rachael passed away at the age of 40 the same year they started the podcast, and Deborah died on 28 June 2022 following some time receiving end-of-life care for bowel cancer.
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Lorraine Kelly has spoken out on the funeral of her late friend Dame Deborah James following her untimely death at the age of 40 last month.The journalist and broadcaster's farewell took place on Wednesday 20 July, in Barnes, London, and was attended by the ITV star, 62, along with a number of other famous faces. Returning to work on Thursday 21 July, Lorraine appeared on Good Morning Britain ahead of her own show, where Ben Shephard, 47, encouraged her to tell viewers about the emotional day. "It looked like an incredible day Lorraine," he shared, to which she responded: "Do you know Ben, it was beautiful.
Lorraine Kelly has paid tribute to her "dear friend" Dame Deborah James following her emotional funeral. The journalist and broadcaster's farewell took place on Wednesday 20 July, in Barnes, London, and was attended by the ITV star, 62, along with a number of other famous faces. Lorraine was pictured wearing a black shirt with pearl buttons and had styled her brunette hair down into a straight bob.
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