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'Miss you' Lorraine Kelly pens tribute to 'fabulous' Deborah James after emotional funeral
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.