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Dame Deborah James 's mother has paid tribute to her late daughter on what would been her 43rd birthday. Taking to Instagram, the cancer campaigner's mother, Heather James revealed a previously unseen clip of her daughter giving a touching speech in which she wondered about what the future held, at an event prior to her passing. Heather, 66, who is a gymnastics coach, was a strong support for her daughter as she battled bowel cancer, before passing away in June 2022. In the tribute posted to Instagram, she wrote: 'Happy Birthday Deborah on what would have been your 43rd birthday! You may be gone from our sight but will never be gone from our hearts. Your legacy lives on, not just in the work you've done, but in the lives you've touched.

Lyndsey Ainscough, 40, from Leigh in Greater Manchester, was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer after suffering symptoms for several months, but not getting them checked. She recalled how, then 38, she was watching a broadcast of Dame Deborah James talking about the possible signs of the disease, which kills nearly 17,000 Brits every year, while doing the ironing. 'It caught my attention, especially the point about where she was talking about blood when she was going to the toilet, and I turned to my husband and said "do you think I have bowel cancer?",' she told the BBC . It was a question, and a subsequent trip to the GP to get her symptoms checked, which would save her life. Mrs Ainscough saw Dame Deborah's, nicknamed Bowelbabe for her work promoting awareness of bowel cancer, speaking just weeks before the disease killed the journalist on June 28.

Lauren Mahon, 38, was declared cancer-free in 2017. Lauren Mahon, 38, was diagnosed cancer-free in 2017. She beamed on Instagram, jiggled her bottom, and thanked her body for keeping her body fit. Deborah James and Rachael Bland co-anchored the BBC Radio 5 Live podcast. Although Rachael died from breast cancer in September 2018, Dame Deborah died in June 2022, five years after she had been diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer. She was born as the Bowel Babe and has raised more than £11 million for cancer charities, both alive and posthumously. Deborah's mother, Heather, sent a note of support to her late daughter's companion as Lauren marked her milestone this week.

On the first anniversary of her daughter's death, Dame Deborah James' mother shared a touching note. Heather James, 65, left, paid a loving tribute to her 'interesting, amusing, and manic' daughter and her 'incredible legacy' that she left behind. (right) Bowel Babe, the television presenter and former head teacher, died in June 2022 at the age of 40, five years after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer after discovering blood in her stool.

Steve Bland (left of right photo; left of right image) and his wife of nine months could not be happier with a newborn twin pair on the big sofa overlooking their Cheshire garden in full bloom in full spring. The babies were born on their wedding night last August - an incredible blessing considering that Amy (right of left photo) was almost 40 and Steve 41 years old. Both were born healthy at Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, on April 17, with Ruby weighing 6lb 10oz and Luca weighing 6lb. Despite being on next to no sleep for more than two weeks, the couple are beaming with joy as Steve's first mother, Rachael Bland (right of right), who died in September 2018 after a public journey with breast cancer, when their son, Freddie, was just three years old (centre of left photo).

Dame Deborah James, aka Bowelbabe, the irrepressible camper, broadcaster, and dancer of the 3am Macarena, died in June at the age of 40. It's both sad and reassuring to learn that her inspirational example will continue to inspire so many people thousands of people, even after her death. Deborah James: In Her Own Words (BBC2): A teen girl with a severe illness was nourished with hope. Deborah's social media, podcasts, TV interviews, and family videos showcased her vivacious personality and her determination to live life to the full for as long as possible.

Deborah was adamant and never thought she was going to die, according to Heather James, 65, who told her, she was invincible. The mother-of-two, who died in June at the age of 40-married banker Sebastien Bowen, 42, and the pair lived in West London with their children Hugo, 15, and Eloise, 13. After being diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in 2016, the former deputy head teacher started her BowelBabe blog and gained nearly one million Instagram followers.

Lauren Mahon (right, middle) told Radio Times that the morning after Rachael Bland (right, top) died in 2018, she asked Deborah (left and right) why the disease hadn't affected her instead. I actually told Deb the next day, 'I'm the one who doesn't have a husband and children.' Why her?Why you?', she wrote in the publication's new front page article, which puts a spotlight on Deborah's legacy.' "Lauren, you're the hope - I'm glad you're not in our situation," she told me off. It was typical of her.'

On Twitter and Instagram today, Prince William, 40, and Kate, 41, shared their support for the fund: "An amazing legacy that continues to impact so many people.' We couldn't be more proud of the @bowelbabe Fund's work.' It comes after Dame Deborah's mother celebrated her late daughter's bowel cancer fund, which has now raised a whopping £11.3 million, when she revealed that working on health education aids her cope with the agony of her loss. Deborah, who was named a dame by Prince William for her fundraising efforts, died on June 30 at the age of 40 after battling bowel cancer for five years. She had founded the Bowelbabe cancer research fund to raise funds for study into personalized medicine for cancer patients.

Heather James, 65, of Surrey, thanked 'every supporter' for her contribution, stating that her daughter had originally set the goal at £250,000 (left). I think it was within a day and she was overwhelmed, as we all were, and I'd like she was here to see it was 11.3 million.' However, we are not going to stop there. We're going to make it even bigger.'

Dame Deborah James (right) thanked supporters for her help raising more than £11 million for bowel cancer research in the last seven weeks of her life. The so-called Bowel Babe appears on this never-before-seen video (left), who tells her 'awesome' supporters that she is beyond grateful for their contributions. Last May, Dame Deborah founded the Bowelbabe cancer research fund to raise funds for study into personalized medicine for cancer patients. She revealed that she was receiving end-of-life care and would be looked after at her parents' house in Surrey at the same time. The mother-of-two, who was made a Dame by Prince William (inset) for her fundraising efforts, died last June at the age of 40 after a five-year battle with bowel cancer.

Lauren Mahon, 37, who died of breast cancer in 2016, wiped away tears as she spoke about the last episode of the BBC Radio 5 Live podcast five years ago, alongside Welsh journalist Rachael Bland. Bland died of breast cancer in 2018 at the age of 40 and was one of the show's first co-hosts alongside Deborah James, who lost her battle against bowel cancer in June last year. (Pictured: Lauren Mahon and Steve Blanda presenting the last episode. Inset: Lauren with Rachael Bland and Deborah James)

After her daughter's flower was planted, Dame Deborah James' mother Heather, a Woking mother, posted a note on Instagram yesterday. It comes as a new documentary about Dame Deborah's last few months was announced, giving viewers a closer glance into the late cancer campaigner's personal life.

'Bowelbabe: In Her Own Words' by BBC Two, the British campaigner's bittersweet transition from life with incurable disease to Damehood will be chronicled. Viewers will hear Deborah's grueling diagnosis and painful treatment in the last months of her life. She has also shared several personal moments while performing and retelling what it was really like for her and those closest to her.

After being filmed in BBC studios last week, We, Me and the Big C, a special live episode of You, Me and the Big C, was broadcast today. Lauren Mahon and Steve Bland reflected on the five-year on-air. The live show is supposed to be the penultimate episode of the BBC's nearly five-year-old BBC podcast, as well as remembering hosts Rachael Bland and Dame Deborah James. Lauren, a producer for Rachael and Deb, told Steve and the show: "I could never have predicted that we would be seated in this room without the girls, but with you guys." Ben James (right) and Sarah Wieczorek (left), who were reflecting on Deborah's tireless fundraising throughout her lifetime, said their older sister "had a dream of giving more [cancer sufferers] more time."

The hosts of the BBC 5 Live podcast appeared on BBC Breakfast (right) to announce that they would not be hosting any more episodes. Lauren, 37, a cancer survivor, and Steve, the widower of Rachael Bland, said the podcast'takes its toll' following the deaths of Rachael at the age of 40 and Dame Deborah James last year at the age of 40. Since they said they wished someone else would take the reins from now on, they decided it was'difficult to keep writing about this stuff.' Left: In 2018, the three original hosts of the podcast. Inset: Steve Bland and his new wife Amy.

After NHS statistics revealed that 30,000 more people went for check-ups this summer, Sebastien Bowen told The Sun, for which Dame Deborah wrote a column, that he is "so proud" of her. Dame Deborah campaigned assiduously throughout her illness to raise money and help others. Following her illness, the former head teacher became a co-host of the BBC's You, Me, and The Big C podcast, as well as educating others about the signs of bowel cancer under her name, The Bowel Babe. Through the Bowelbabe fund in May this year, the broadcaster announced she was receiving palliative care.

Heather James shared photos of the family at Guildhall, London, where they received an honorary degree from the Institute of Cancer Research for Dame Deborah's work. Dame Deborah James (right), who died in June at the age of 40, five years after being diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer, was given the award for her outstanding contribution to raising the profile of living with cancer. (Pictured L-R: Alistair James, Lauren Mahon, Heather James, Benjamin James, Steve Bland)

Dame Deborah, formerly known as Bowelbabe on social media, died on June 28 at the age of 40, five years after being diagnosed with bowel cancer. She completed the book at her parent's house, co-writing the final chapters with her husband Sebastien Bowen after announcing that she was receiving end-of-life care in early May. It discusses her fascination in growth mindset theory and how to have a positive attitude even when facing life's biggest challenges.

Dame Deborah James, who died in June at the age of 40, shared her best advice and lessons learned after being diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer five years ago. Even when faced with death, the broadcaster and mother-of-two stressed the importance of being present and knowing when to put your phone away, as well as being able to laugh in the bleakest of days. Dame Deborah also urged people to enjoy the little things in life because these are the things that matter the most when you're dying.

Deborah James, 40, wrote about finding humour in her darkest days in How to Live When You Can't Die, which has been published posthumously since she died in June. Rachael Bland and Lauren Mahon, right with her husband Seb and inset at Royal Ascot 2022, talk about how she and Rachael Bland, who died of breast cancer in 2018, joked about buying two-for-one flowers at their funerals. Dame Deborah also described one of the best moments of her life when she was so hungover on the day of her grandmother's funeral that she was late to the funeral.

A collection of poignant portraits were posed unashamed by the people's experiences of cancer, fame, and everyday life. George Alagiah (right), a journalist who was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2014, is one of many people to have registered for Macmillan Cancer Support. He was pictured with personal trainer Mary Huckle (right), who was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer in the same year. Sheridan Smith (centre left), who has lost loved ones to the disease, was also photographed alongside nurse Suad Ibrahim (far left) whose father died from cancer.

Between May and July in 2021, the amazing Bowel Babe campaigner (pictured), who sparked a nation by chronicling her battles with the disease, attracted a following. According to the NHS, 170,500 people referred for investigations for suspected lower gastro-intestinal cancers between May and July, which is also more than twice as high as the previous period two years ago. In the second week of July, after Dame Deborah's death, pre-pandemic levels reached an all-time high. 200,000 more people visited the NHS website in the last three months to check disease symptoms. She had been raising concerns about the condition until her death on June 28 at the age of 40 after a five-year battle with bowel cancer during which she raised over seven million pounds for charity.