Family and friends gather for emotional farewell at funeral of Dame Deborah James

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Lorraine, 62, had a more unusual way to remember her friend than just donating."I think yesterday there was a whole bunch of us that said we're going to get tattoos with Rebellious Hope on them," she told the world on her show.She added candidly: "I think I agreed to that!"Rebellious Hope was the slogan Deborah created as she neared the end of her life.She had it emblazoned on T-shirts, which were then donned by celebrities including Andy Murray's wife Kim, who wore one of the garments in the audience at Wimbledon.Lorraine seemed to be planning for a more permanent etching of the word, telling Dr Hilary Jones: "We're just deciding where they're going to be!"The TV doctor seemed a little nervous about the prospect, quizzing: "Why are you looking at me?"However he conceded: "The only person I would do it for is Deborah, so I'll have a think about that!"A heartbroken Lorraine assured the audience of her beloved friend that regardless of who gets a tattoo, "She'll never ever be forgotten."She had attended Wednesday's memorial service with fellow presenter Gaby Roslin and other mourners, alongside Deborah's family who were brandishing white flowers.The presenter had taken to Instagram later to share her feelings about what had taken place."My dear friend your funeral today was beautiful," she wrote."Your children and your husband gave the most heartfelt and lovely tributes."You would have been so proud," she assured her in the open letter.Adding that she missed her friend already, she fondly described her as a "fabulous, funny, passionate force of nature".Deborah had maintained a positive mindset ever since first being diagnosed with the deadly disease back in 2016.Her biggest fear had been the prospect of leaving behind her

Lorraine Kelly, 62, attended the funeral of Dame Deborah James held on July 20 as mourners said goodbye to the beloved campaigner. Deborah, who became known as Bowelbabe, sadly died last month aged 40 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2016.Close friends and family arrived at St Mary's Church in Barnes, south-west London, ahead of the service.The ITV presenter was pictured arriving ahead of the church service as she sported a sombre expression.She sported a black pearl buttoned shirt dress as she attended the emotional event for her late friend.Taking to Instagram yesterday, Lorraine issued a heartbreaking message, in view of her 499,000 followers, where she admitted Deborah would be deeply missed.She wrote: "@bowelbabe - my dear friend your funeral today was beautiful.

Lorraine Kelly has revealed she and a ‘bunch’ of Dame Deborah James’ friends plan to get tattoos in her memory. The podcaster, who campaigned for bowel cancer awareness, died last month at the age of 40 after a five-year battle with the disease. She spent her final months and years raising awareness about bowel cancer symptoms, as well as fundraising for vital cancer research, raising millions of pounds.

Lorraine Kelly has spoken out on the funeral of her late friend Dame Deborah James following her untimely death at the age of 40 last month.The journalist and broadcaster's farewell took place on Wednesday 20 July, in Barnes, London, and was attended by the ITV star, 62, along with a number of other famous faces. Returning to work on Thursday 21 July, Lorraine appeared on Good Morning Britain ahead of her own show, where Ben Shephard, 47, encouraged her to tell viewers about the emotional day. "It looked like an incredible day Lorraine," he shared, to which she responded: "Do you know Ben, it was beautiful.

Dame Deborah James' funeral was held on July 20 in a private ceremony which saw friends and family lay the star known as BowelBabe to rest. After campaigning tirelessly to raise awareness for bowel cancer, Dame Deborah, 40, raised almost £7 million for research and was made a Dame for her efforts. But sadly the much-loved campaigner, podcast host and fundraiser lost her fight against bowel cancer on June 28.

Lorraine Kelly has paid tribute to her "dear friend" Dame Deborah James following her emotional funeral. The journalist and broadcaster's farewell took place on Wednesday 20 July, in Barnes, London, and was attended by the ITV star, 62, along with a number of other famous faces. Lorraine was pictured wearing a black shirt with pearl buttons and had styled her brunette hair down into a straight bob.

Lorraine Kelly has paid tribute to her friend Deborah James as she was laid to rest today.

Dame Deborah James' funeral took place today in London as her closest family and friends paid their respects to the beloved star.

Dame Deborah James has arrived for an intimate funeral in west London.Dame Deborah's husband Sebastien and son Hugo were among those who carried the wicker coffin, adorned with the rose that bears her name, into St Mary's Church in Barnes on Wednesday afternoon.The podcast host and mother of two, who became known as Bowelbabe, her social media handle, died last month aged 40 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2016.READ NEXT: The One Show shares sweet tribute to Deborah James following tragic deathHer coffin arrived in a vintage Rolls-Royce hearse as more than a dozen members of family walked in procession behind.The family, all dressed in black, were greeted by the reverend of the Anglican church before making their way inside.Earlier this year, Dame Deborah had a rose named in her honour, and it went on display at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.Lorraine Kelly, Gaby Roslin, McFly star Tom Fletcher and his podcaster wife Giovanna were among the celebrity attendees.Ahead of the private service, family members carried a wreath of white flowers into the church.An attached note said: "Deborah, thank you to our extraordinary friend.

Lorraine Kelly and McFly's Tom Fletcher were among the stars saying goodbye to Dame Deborah James at her funeral.The podcast host and cancer campaigner - aka Bowelbabe - is being laid to rest today (20 July), after her death at the age of 40 following a five-year battle with bowel cancer.Her funeral is being held at St Mary's Church in Barnes and Lorraine, Tom and his wife Giovanna and Gaby Roslin were among the celebrity mourners. READ MORE: Deborah James makes final TV appearance after being told she has just days to liveThe procession was led by the late star's husband Sebastien and their children Eloise, 12, and 14-year-old Hugo, who helped to carry the wicker coffin.Ahead of the private service, family members carried a wreath of white flowers into the church.A note on the blooms said: "Deborah, thank you to our extraordinary friend.

Lorraine Kelly and Tom and Giovanna Fletcher were among those who paid tribute to Dame Deborah James as they attended her funeral on Wednesday.TV and radio host Gaby Roslin, newsreader Sophie Raworth, restaurateur and presenter Oliver Peyton and jazz singer Natalie Rushdie and her husband Zafar were also in attendance.MORE: Dame Deborah James' life to be celebrated in new BBC documentary - detailsThe late fundraiser was laid to rest at St Mary's Church in Barnes, West London, with her husband Sebastien Bowen and their children Hugo, 14, and Eloise, 12, walking behind the hearse with other family members.Deborah died last month at the age of 40 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2016.WATCH: Bowel cancer campaigner Dame Deborah James' last goodbye The BBC presenter, who developed the online persona Bowelbabe following her diagnosis, raised more than £6million for cancer research.MORE: Why Prince William was the chosen royal to present Deborah James with her damehoodMORE: Bowel cancer symptoms explained after the sad loss of Dame Deborah JamesThe Duke of Cambridge awarded her a Damehood in May, and both he and the Duchess of Cambridge expressed their sorrow at her death when the news was announced. Tom and Giovanna Fletcher paid tributeSharing a personal message to their social media channels, they wrote: "We are so sad to hear the heartbreaking news about Dame Deborah.

Lorraine Kelly is among the mourners gathered at Dame Deborah James' funeral in London as friends and family say goodbye to the beloved campaigner.

Deborah James - who inspired millions with her campaign to raise awareness of bowel cancer.  The private ceremony at a church in London is being attended by family and friends, including TV presenter Lorraine Kelly.  The podcast host and mother of two, who became known as Bowelbabe, her social media handle, died last month aged 40 after being diagnosed with the disease in 2016.

Lorraine Kelly has been photographed leading stars making their way to mourn the loss of their late friend Dame Deborah James.The journalist and broadcaster, who went by the nickname "Bowelbabe", "passed away peacefully" on Tuesday 28 June, her family shared in a statement on her Instagram. Her funeral is taking place today, Wednesday 20 July, in Barnes, London, with family and close friends in attendance – including ITV presenter Lorraine, 62, who wore a black shirt with pearl buttons for the occasion. Lorraine styled her brunette hair down into a straight bob and kept her make up simple, with a smokey black eyeshadow and nude lip.

LORRAINE Kelly and Tom Fletcher today led mourners in paying tribute to inspirational Sun columnist Dame Deborah James at her funeral. The mum-of-two - known as BowelBabe to her legions of Instagram fans - died of bowel cancer aged just 40 last month.