BBC viewers left in tears over heartbreaking Dame Deborah James documentary after her death
01.07.2022 - 01:31
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BBC viewers were left in tears on Thursday evening after a touching documentary aired paying tribute to the late Dame Deborah James, who recently passed away after a five-year battle with bowel cancer.The podcast host and journalist, who also went by the nickname 'bowel babe', sadly died on Tuesday 28 June aged 40, with her family announcing the news in a heartbreaking statement on social media. A moving documentary titled Dame Deborah James: The Last Dance aired on Thursday 30 June on BBC One paying tribute to Deborah, who raised over £6 million for cancer charities.
The show saw many of Deborah's friends talking fondly of her, including broadcaster Gaby Roslin and her co-hosts on You, Me & The Big C podcast, Steve Bland and Lauren Mahon, as well as TV presenter Lorraine Kelly. Never miss a celebrity exclusive again! Become an OK! VIP and get all of our exclusive interviews, videos and stunning photo shoots sent straight to your inbox every week!You'll receive an email with stories exclusive only for OK! VIP members, including celebrity house tours, baby reveals, wedding snaps and so much more! What are you waiting for? Sign up here Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.
BBC One's touching tribute had viewers in tears, with many taking to social media to brand Deborah an inspiration. One person wrote: "That was a hugely moving tribute to @bowelbabe #DeborahJames by the BBC.
So much more can be done, and this eventually an illness we will defeat in entirety, an incredible inspiration". Another Twitter user added: "Watching the #DeborahJames story what a special, special lady," as a third said: "Watching Dame Deborah James: The Last Dance.
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