Deborah James, the beloved podcast host who chronicled her battle with bowel cancer, has died
The family added that they wanted to grieve in private together but want to continue her legacy via the Bowelbabe Fund."And a few final things from Deborah…“find a life worth enjoying; take risks; love deeply; have no regrets; and always, always have rebellious hope. And finally, check your poo – it could just save your life." x"
She earned a damehood in her final days, saying she was "honoured and shocked" about the award. The honour was conferred by Prince William, who travelled to the family home in Woking to carry it out and joined them for tea and champagne. Dame Deborah was diagnosed days before Christmas 2016 after suffering symptoms associated with bowel cancer, such as losing weight and passing blood when using the toilet.
During the podcast's run, co-host Ms Bland died, succeeded on the recordings by Steve, her widower, who became a regular.
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