Deborah James

She passed away last year. Dame Deborah James’ documentary with the BBC is set to air this spring. The documentary was filmed two weeks before her death and is set to air on BBC Two, showing the final weeks of her life. The You, Me and the Big C podcast host passed away last summer […]

3 years ago

“She did say ‘I don’t want to die’” Deborah James’s mother Heather has opened up about her daughter’s final moments. The heartbroken mother lost her daughter to bowel cancer in June. Heather spoke out about Deborah’s battle with cancer in an interview with BBC Breakfast. The mum said it doesn’t feel right to outlive your […]

4 years ago

Dame Deborah James was laid to rest in London this week. Dame Deborah James chose quite a poignant song for her funeral. A source close to the mum-of-two revealed that Tell Me It’s Not True from the musical Blood Brothers played during her funeral service. It is believed jazz singer Natalie Rushdie performed the song […]

4 years ago

Bowel cancer affects almost 2,700 each year in Ireland. Supermarket chain Aldi is set to add the symptoms of bowel cancer to all its packs of toilet rolls soon as they partner with the Irish Cancer Society. As bowel cancer is one of the most common in Ireland, Aldi is aiming to raise awareness of […]

4 years ago

“Find a life worth enjoying.” This evening, June 28th, those closest to journalist and cancer awareness campaigner Deborah James broke the sad news that she has passed away at the age of 40. Deborah’s family shared the heartbreaking news through her social media along with photos and videos of her. Dame Deborah James. We are […]

4 years ago

“He must not come back, under any circumstances.” Deborah James has said an emotional goodbye to her brother Ben as he heads off on a dream holiday. Her brother, who recently celebrated his engagement, is heading off to America. Deborah said saying goodbye wasn’t easy, especially because she doesn’t know how long she has left. […]

4 years ago