Julia Bradbury leads 'heartbroken' stars paying tribute to 'hero' Deborah James after she dies aged 40

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Julia Bradbury has led the "heartbroken" stars paying tribute to Deborah James following her death aged 40.The journalist and broadcaster, who raised over £6.7 million for cancer research, "passed away peacefully" on Tuesday June 28 following a five-year battle with bowel cancer, her family announced in a devastating statement.Tributes have been pouring in for Deborah, who is survived by her husband, Sebastian Bowen, and their two children, Hugo, 14 and Eloise, 12.Taking to Twitter, presenter Julia Bradbury, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year and has spread awareness on her platform, said she was "heartbroken" by Deborah’s death.The TV star wrote: “Heartbroken that Dame Deborah James has died.

She has been the most incredible ambassador of life & cancer campaigner. My thoughts are with her family & children.

Such a huge loss. Your bright light will shine on Deborah.” Adele Roberts, who was diagnosed with cancer in October 2021, wrote: “My heart hurts.Thank you for everything Deborah.Thank you for being so strong for so long and helping others when you were in so much pain yourself. “You are the best of us.Thinking of your family and friends and I am forever grateful to you for helping me and my family.

Rebellious hope forever”. Prime Minister Boris Johnson also offered his condolences writing: “I’m terribly saddened to hear that Dame Deborah James has died.