Dame Deborah James' mum said she will miss her late daughter "forever" in a heartbreaking tribute.The much-loved campaigner, podcast host and fundraiser lost her fight against bowel cancer on June 28 aged 40 following a diagnosis in 2016.
A funeral was held on July 20 in a private ceremony which saw friends and family lay the star known as BowelBabe to rest. Among the mourners were a host of celebrities including Lorraine Kelly, Gaby Roslin and McFly singer Tom Fletcher.
And now, the star's mum Heather has shared a stunning snap of her daughter on holiday, on her Instagram story. Read More Related Articles 'This is for Dame Deborah F***ing James!' Lauren Mahon pays tribute as her cancer podcast wins top award Deborah can be seen wearing a floral maxi dress with pink bow shoulder straps - complete with a pink headband and bangles on her wrist.
A docked luxury boat can be seen in the background, as the dame looks toward the camera. Heather, who goes by the name bowelgran on Instagram, wrote: "A year ago we were on holiday with you- miss you forever." The former deputy headteacher was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2016 and subsequently shared candid posts about her progress and diagnosis, including videos of her dancing her way through treatment.
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