Oris Johnson welcomed Dame Deborah James as “inspiration” and said that her campaign activities “save many, many lives.”
Podcaster, diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2016, died on Tuesday after spending the last few weeks of end-of-life care at home with her husband Sebastian and her two children.
The Prime Minister is one of the compliments and wrote on Twitter: She inspired a lot of people.
“The awareness she brought to bowel cancer and the research funded by her campaign will be her lasting legacy.
“Thanks to her, many lives will be saved.”
Labor leader Sir Kiel Starmer said the news of her death was “very sad.”
He added: “Her philanthropy of Deborah James was really inspiring. Even in the most difficult moments, she continued to raise her awareness of her bowel cancer and affected the lives of many.
“Our idea is with her family and friends during this difficult time.”
Health Minister Sajid Javid said, “We have an incredible legacy.”
I tweeted: “RIP Dame Deborah. Her extraordinary campaign to help people living with cancer has won national praise and has begun an important conversation about living with” Big C. “
“She has an incredible legacy, and my thoughts are on her loved ones.”
In her last few weeks, BBC podcast You, Me And The Big C presenter Dame Deborah raised millions of pounds for research and for her “continuous” work to raise awareness of the disease. It has fallen to.
In early May, she revealed that she had stopped aggressive treatment and was receiving end-of-life care at her walking home.
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A statement posted on Instagram by her family said: The most wonderful wives, daughters, sisters and mummies. Deborah died peacefully today, surrounded by her family.
“Deborah, which many know as Bowelbabe, has inspired us. We raise awareness of her and her activities, charitable campaigns, fundraising, and cancer that has affected many. Very proud of her endless efforts for. Deborah shared her experience with the world to raise awareness, break barriers, challenge taboos and change conversations about cancer. Her determination to raise money and awareness was inspiring, even in the most difficult moments of.
“Thank you for taking the time to spend your time privately as a family. We look forward to continuing Deborah’s legacy through @bowelbabefund. Thank you for playing your part in her journey, you all. It’s incredible.
“And some last thing from Deborah …” Find a life worth enjoying. Take the risk; I love you deeply. I don’t regret it; and always have rebellious hope. And finally, check your poop-it may save your life. “
Her mother, Heather, whose Instagram handle is Bowelgran, shared a series of photos of Dame Deborah and wrote: I love you forever. “
Good Morning Britain host Charlotte Hawkins, BBC radio presenter Chris Stark, and television host Gaby Roslin also praised.
Stark tweeted. “Please give me Deborah James.
“You inspired so many people and did everything to the fullest. You can’t do more than that. I hope you can have gin wherever this all connects.
“Think of your family and friends, and everyone who is experiencing the same thing. Fat x to sleep peacefully.”
The former Vice-Principal was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2016 and has since kept nearly a million Instagram followers up-to-date with her treatment.
Her candid posts about her progress and diagnosis were similarly praised by the general public and the media, including videos of her dancing through treatment.
Together with Lauren Mahon and Rachael Bland, she launched the You, Me And The Big C podcast in 2018.
The trio, all former or current cancer patients, frankly discussed life with cancer, treatment, and other topics.
Brand died at the age of 40 in September of that year, two years after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Dame Deborah announced in early May 2022 that she was receiving end-of-life care at home.
“Tweets I didn’t want to write,” she said on Twitter.
“It’s time to say goodbye. It takes five years to get ready, but it’s not easy.”
After the announcement, she founded the Bowelbabe Fund, raising over £ 6m for Cancer Research UK. That’s more than 24 times the original goal of £ 250,000.
A statement from her posthumous charity states: Deborah James brought rebellious hope to everything she did. We all miss her deeply. Our idea is in her family, friends, and all the people she has touched in her life. “
Because of her efforts, Mr Johnson said, “Even if there is something worthy of honor, this is it,” she fell.
Deborah James later said he felt “honored and shocked” even to be considered for honor.
As another surprise, her fall was bestowed by the Duke of Cambridge. The Duke of Cambridge joined his family in search of afternoon tea and champagne at his home.
Damhood is an investiture ceremony usually held at royal palaces such as Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, and is distributed by members of the royal family, including William.
She also revealed that she has completed her second book, “How to Live When You Die,” to be published on August 18.
Her first book, F *** You Cancer: How To Face the Big C, Live Your Life And Still Be Yourself, was published in 2018.