Tributes paid to 'Bowel Babe' Dame Deborah James who died of cancer aged 40 | 5 News

►She was an inspiration to millions - with a smile, a rebellious laugh and sometimes even a dance... she faced one of life's toughest challenges. Dame Deborah James passed away last night.
After her bowel cancer diagnosis in 2016, the former teacher became a household name - raising awareness for the disease with her 'bowel babe' blog and raising millions for cancer research.
Her family says Dame Deborah broke down barriers, challenged taboos and changed the conversation around the disease.


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[miaombak]

I'm in Australia. Beautiful Deborah touched so many globally, she will be greatly missed and never be forgotten. Her incredible Legacy will live on.
I thank Deborah for saving my life. I was dissed as 'it's your IBS' by gastro docs over and over for several years, while my symptoms got worse. I refused to take a no and kept pushing. Finally was scopes... and there it was in my ascending bowel. Thankfully early Stage and removed. I followed Deb on Insta for 4 years, had interactions on dms with her, and I truly believe it's because of her that I was aware that my symptoms weren't normal, and to keep pushing. I will be forever greatful. God Bless you Angel. 🙏

[paulbelt]

What a absolutely beautiful amazing inspirational young lady who was taken far to soon the world needs more people like you Deborah rest in peace your in everyones hearts you will never be forgotten x

[HaydnGuite]

The most extraordinary person since Florence Nightingale. She touched the lives of so many people and made sure they always had a smile ☺ God bless you Dame Deborah

[Marigolded]

She squeezed every drop of joy out of life, and was so much more than the disease that took her. May she rest in peace.

[angelawelch]

It is so sad so young ..my died of bowel cancer young as well at 68 .not age brought back a tearful memory ...rip.

[ritastaples]

Really sad 😞 to hear this news, such a special lady, inspirational doesn’t come close such a bright star 🌟❤️ felt condolences 💐 to the family left behind, she gave me strength through my own cancer journey will always remember her smiling 😊 face rest now in peace amongst the star’s xxx

[robertlloyd]

I am so sorry what a beautiful soul prayers for family god bless you all

[MB-yzvc]

It’s so bizarre why some people turn up with a random cancer. All I can do is ask why.

[Sleepflowrr]

Poo with blood can mean the lack eating fruits too, but yes check the colour of it

[MADAMA-CAMEL.ASS-HAIRS]

I have a colonoscopy every 5 years.
My great uncle died of bowel cancer.
She is the youngest Dame. RIP wonderful, brilliant girl🙏🙏