July 20, 2022 – 14:35 CET
Diana Shipley
Dame Deborah James was buried on Wednesday in the presence of celebrities including Lorraine Kelly, Tom Fletcher and Giovanna Fletcher.
Lorraine Kelly and Tom and Giovanna Fletcher were among those who paid tribute to Dame Deborah James as they attended her funeral on Wednesday.
Also in attendance were TV and radio host Gaby Roslin, news anchor Sophie Raworth, restaurateur and presenter Oliver Peyton, and jazz singer Natalie Rushdie and her husband Zafar.
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The late fundraiser was buried at St Mary’s Church in Barnes, west London, as her husband Sebastien Bowen and their children Hugo, 14, and Eloise, 12, walked behind the hearse with other family members.
Deborah passed away last month at the age of 40 after being diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016.
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The ` presenter, who created online persona Bowelbabe after being diagnosed, has raised more than £6million for cancer research.
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The Duke of Cambridge awarded her a damehood in May, and both he and the Duchess of Cambridge expressed their sadness at her death when the news was announced.
Tom and Giovanna Fletcher paid tribute
In a personal message to their social media channels, they wrote: “We are so sad to hear the heartbreaking news about Dame Deborah. Our thoughts are with her children, family and loved ones.
“Deborah was an inspirational and unwaveringly courageous woman whose legacy will live on. WC.”
A statement from Deborah’s family at the time of her death read: “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dame Deborah James; the most amazing wife, daughter, sister, mom.”
Lorraine Kelly was also present
“Deborah passed away peacefully today surrounded by her family. Deborah, who will be known to many of you as Bowelbabe, was an inspiration and we are incredibly proud of her and her work and dedication to charitable campaignsfundraising and her endless efforts to raise awareness about cancer that has touched so many lives.”
It concluded: “Deborah shared her experiences with the world to raise awareness, break down barriers, challenge taboos and transform the conversation about cancer.
“Even in her most challenging moments, her determination to raise money and raise awareness was inspiring.”
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