Dame Deborah James has died following her battle with bowel cancer, tragically leaving behind her husband and children.
The star, who was known as Bowel Babe on Instagram, was diagnosed with the disease in 2016 and worked tirelessly to raise awareness.
Sadly, Deborah has passed away after stopping her active care and moving into hospice at home care in May.
But who was in the incredible Deborah James? How did she start her career and who was her husband?
Who was Dame Deborah James?
Deborah was born on October 1, 1981 in London to her parents Heather James and Alistair James.
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She attended Salesian School, Chertsey and later studied economics at the University of Exeter.
She was an English journalist, podcast host and charity campaigner.
How did Dame Deborah start her career?
The star was a deputy head teacher specialising in computer science and e-learning at Salesian School.
She later moved to the Matthew Arnold School in Staines-upon-Thames, working there until her diagnosis with bowel cancer in 2016.
Deborah began working as a journalist and columist for The Sun, speaking about her journey with cancer.
She then launched her You, Me and the Big C podcast in 2018.
Deborah also released a book, F*** You Cancer: How to Face the Big C, Live Your Life and Still be Yourself.
It launched in October 2018.
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How did Deborah’s life change after her diagnosis?
Deborah previously opened up about how her battle with bowel cancer changed her life.
In an article, she said the diagnosis turned her world “upside down”.
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