Dame Deborah James has sadly died at the age of 40.
A post shared to Deborah’s Instagram account read: “We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Dame Deborah James; the most amazing wife, daughter, sister, mummy. Deborah passed away peacefully today, surrounded by her family.”
“Deborah, who many of you will know as @Bowelbabe, was an inspiration and we are incredibly proud of her and her work and commitment to charitable campaigning, fundraising and her endless efforts to raise awareness of cancer that touched so many lives.”
Our thoughts are with her friends and family at this sad time.