BBC Breakfast hosts share emotional tribute to Dame Deborah James after her death

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BBC Breakfast hosts Jon Kay and Nina Warhurst have paid tribute to Dame Deborah James after she passed away from bowel cancer.The podcaster sadly died aged 40 on Tuesday June 28 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer five years ago, which she documented in great detail on her BBC podcast, You Me and the Big C.

Paying tribute to their late colleague, Jon Kay and Nina Warhurst honoured her achievements on Wednesday morning's programme - from her cancer campaigning to raising more than £6 million for cancer research.

They began by airing a heartfelt video package which included her final message, which ended with some candid advice for everyone to follow.

Nina said: "That's such an important message, that, isn't it? Check your poo. Don't be embarrassed to talk about it, and it could save your life." The presenters then proceeded to show a number of tributes from figures such as Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Adele Roberts, and NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard.