Eamonn Holmes has taken to Instagram to express his sorrow following the death of a dear friend.MORE: Ruth Langsford's rare tribute to 'my love' Eamonn Holmes to mark relationship milestoneOn Tuesday evening, it was announced that Dame Deborah James had passed away after battling bowel cancer.
WATCH: Bowelbabe Deborah James's supermarket workoutThe 40-year-old – known online as Bowel Babe - died peacefully at her parents' home in Woking, Surrey, surrounded by her family, just weeks after she was made a Dame by the Duke of Cambridge.READ: 11 GMB hosts' magical weddings: Ben Shephard, Christine Lampard and moreMORE: 13 Loose Women stars with unforgettable engagement rings – photosIn response, there has been a huge outpouring of grief – including a moving tribute from Eamonn.
The TV star shared a poignant snapshot showing Dame Deborah in her wheelchair at Ascot.A post shared by Eamonn Holmes OBE (@eamonnholmes)Eamonn paid a touching tribute to Dame DeborahEamonn is stood behind her, holding the back of the chair and smiling slightly for the camera, while his wife Ruth Langsford is by Deborah's side, and deep in conversation with her.READ: Rochelle Humes follows Eamonn Holmes' controversial health adviceMORE: Eamonn Holmes pays eldest son Declan an incredible tribute on Father's Day – see his reactionHe wrote: "Bye Dame Deborah.
This was just 2 weeks ago at Ascot. She told us then that she had been given just a week to live and had already out lasted that by 2 weeks.
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