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Dame Deborah James’ posthumously published book has debuted at number one in the UK. How To Live When You Could Be Dead sold 40,878 copies following its release on Thursday last week, according to Nielsen BookScan’s Total Consumer Market.The book, completed in the podcast host and former deputy headteacher’s final weeks, has also become the bestselling non-fiction debut of 2022 so far.

As the world edges closer to marking the one year anniversary since Dame Deborah James tragically lost her battle with bowel cancer, her mother Heather has now given her blessing to Deborah’s husband to find love again in the wake of her passing. The self-proclaimed Bowelbabe sadly passed away in June 2022, after raising millions of pounds to fund Cancer Research UK via her Bowelbabe fund. The star, who was best known for her BBC Radio show You, Me and the Big C, bravely battled against aggressive bowel cancer for five years before sadly losing her fight with the disease.

The husband of Dame Deborah James said she died in “one of the best ways you could have hoped to die with this terrible disease”, in his first broadcast interview since her tragic passing.  Dame Deborah, known by her social media handle Bowelbabe and as the presenter of the You, Me And The Big C podcast, died last June at the age of 40 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer five years previously. In a pre-recorded interview shared on BBC Breakfast, her husband Sebastien Bowen spoke of her death publicly for the first time.  He said: “I think she died in probably one of the best ways that you could have hoped to die with this terrible disease.

Lorraine Kelly was left in tears on Wednesday morning as she remember the late Deborah James, as the activist's mum appeared on her ITV show.

Dame Deborah James has topped the charts with her posthumously published book, How To Live When You Could Be Dead.

Dame Deborah James’ husband Sebastien Bowen has opened up about his wife’s final days in a heartbreaking new interview. Deborah raised over £7million for bowel cancer research before passing away in June at the age of 40. In a touching interview with The Times, Sebastien has described his wife’s struggles and the magical days they spent together with children Hugo, 14 and 12-year-old Eloise.

The Booker Prize winner was speaking at an event New York State Police said a male suspect ran up onto the stage and attacked Mr Rushdie and an interviewer."Rushdie suffered an apparent stab wound to the neck," the police statement said."Rushdie suffered an apparent stab wound to the neck," the police statement said.The author was transported by helicopter to a local hospital and his condition is not currently known.The Indian-born novelist catapulted to fame with Midnight's Children in 1981, which went on to sell over one million copies in the UK alone.But Mr Rushdie's fourth book, in 1988 - The Satanic Verses - forced him into hiding for nine years.The surrealist, post-modern novel sparked outrage among some Muslims, who considered its content to be blasphemous, and was banned in some countries.Literary events attended by Mr Rushdie have been subject to threats and boycotts in the past.Deborah James’ husband Sebastien Bowen recalls final months together[LATEST]Rachel Riley's tearful row with husband Pasha amid 'horrible abuse'[ADMISSION]Elizabeth Hurley, 57, ethereal in white dress for World Elephant Day[PICTURES]In a statement, the Chautauqua Institution said "it is currently coordinating with law enforcement and emergency officials on a public response following today's attack of Salman Rushdie on the Chautauqua Amphitheater stage."They added: "We will provide more details as we know them".Nigella and Salman have known each other for a number of years and the TV personality recently addressed the moment she offered to cook for him but agents of national security unit Special Branch had to wait for him in her bedroom.At the time, Salman was in hiding following the release of his book, The Satanic Verses.She said:

Sebastien Bowen, the widower of the late Dame Deborah James, has discussed their final months together in a moving tribute.The London banker discussed how even the doctors “were in tears” when Deborah was moved on to end of life care. Sebastien’s late wife Deborah died two months ago after a five-year-long battle with incurable bowel cancer. On June 28, Deborah died at the age of 40 surrounded by her friends and family, after raising millions for cancer charities. Deborah used her voice on the BBC podcast You, Me and the Big C, as well as on her Instagram @Bowelbabe to raise awareness for the disease. The presenter and Sebastien are parents to 14-year-old son Hugo and a daughter called Eloise, 12.In Deborah’s final few weeks, she returned to her parents’ home in Woking, Surrey, to spend time with her family before her death. Sebastien recalled the heartbreaking moment it was decided Deborah had to be placed on end-of-life care after bravely fighting for five years. “She came home from the Royal Marsden when they couldn’t do any more, and even the doctors who had been looking after her for the past five years and were cut from steel were in tears,” he explained.“We were told she might not make it to the weekend but, somehow, she found this inner strength and managed another eight weeks. “They were some of the most mind-blowing, magical days of both our lives.”Later on in his interview with The Times, he went on to speak about how full of life Deborah was.“She was making the most of every last moment. But that was her,” he reflected.

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.

Deborah James reportedly reconciled with her husband just one month before her cancer diagnosis in 2016.The broadcaster and campaigner sadly died on Tuesday 28 June after her five year battle with bowel cancer.Throughout her battle, Deborah used her platforms to raise awareness and raise money, resulting in her raising over £6million for her bowel cancer fundraiser in May. Whilst the mother-of-two was very vocal about her family's support, she did reveal in 2020 that her and her husband Sebastien Bowen were on the brink of divorce before they reconciled a month before her diagnosis.

Deborah James left her family behind when she sadly died of cancer on Tuesday at the age of 40.Married with two children, the podcast host had spent the final weeks of her life spending quality time with her family after announcing in May that the bowel cancer treatment she had been on was no longer working.She shared snaps of her and husband Sebastien Bowen in the days before her passing as she was given end-of-life care at her parents' home in Woking.The family had been planning for life after her passing, with Deborah making memory boxes for her children to open during certain future milestones.The broadcaster, as part of preparations for her death, had also even given her husband love advice if he looks for a new partner once he has grieved.The host of BBC podcaster You, Me and The Big C died only weeks before her 14th wedding anniversary to Sebastien Bowen.According to LinkedIn, Sebastien is a banker who is a partner at Pomona Capital.He was educated at the exclusive London private school St Paul’s and has a master’s degree from the University of Edinburgh.Deborah called her husband her "rock" because of the support he gave her during her cancer journey, from when she was first diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in 2016 and through the trauma of her surgeries for infections, bleeding and having 17 tumours removed.The campaigner - who has raised £6.9million through her Bowelbabe fund for Cancer Research UK - had two children with Sebastien, Hugo, 14, and Eloise, 12.The prolific fundraiser revealed in an interview that she and Sebastien, who married in July 2008, started divorce proceedings and even began dating other people only a year before her cancer diagnosis.The Londoner told the Daily Mail in 2020 that the

A terrible loss. BBC host Deborah James is dead at the age of 40.

BBC star, who heartbreakingly announced in May that she was receiving end of life care for stage four bowel cancer, was all smiles as she was photographed at the British racing event on Wednesday (June 15).

BBC presenter Deborah James left her fans emotional as she shared comparison pictures of herself in the same place but five years apart.

Deborah James has heartbreakingly said "dying is hard" as she opened up to fans about her end of life care.The 40 year old podcast host explained she is now sleeping more than not as she battles the end stages of bowel cancer. Following her heartbreaking "goodbye"post which sparked support, heartfelt messages from thousands and raised millions for Cancer Research UK, the brunette beauty has shared another update with her followers.

Dame Deborah James has shared an update with her followers on her condition as she revealed her family threw her a special girly sleepover.The 40 year old podcast host, who is receiving end of life care amid her brave bowel cancer battle, has opened up on becoming more and more exhausted to the point where she is "unable to get out of bed".The mum-of-two, who shares children Hugo, 14, and Eloise, 12, with her husband Sebastien Bowen, admitted she's been experiencing an emotional rollercoaster after revealing she is now receiving end of life care. Despite her devastating situation, Deborah is doing everything to embrace the special family moments and making every last memory she can with her children.

cancer charities. The inspirational broadcaster and author announced earlier this week that she is receiving hospice care at home after stopping her cancer treatment, and has said she ‘could have weeks to live at most’. In recent days, the You, Me & The Big C host has raised over £3million for charities that have helped her over the past five years, through her Bowelbabe Fund.

cancer since 2016, but has since has stopped treatment and is now receiving hospice care at home.Deborah is making the most of her time left with husband Sebastien Bowen and their two children Hugo, 14, and Eloise, 12. The family have been planning for life after she has passes away, with Deborah making memory boxes for her children to open during certain milestones of their lives.One of her final wishes was to make sure her husband knew he had her approval to find someone new once he had processed her death – with strict instructions that he does not marry a "bimbo"."I don’t think I have ever seen my husband so emotional; but now he has suddenly realised the enormity of this," Deborah said in a recent interview.

After being diagnosed with bowel cancer, Deborah James has used her platform to educate others about the ups and downs of her health journey.

Deborah James is facing the unimaginable after entering hospice care during the end stages of a brave battle with stage four bowel cancer. Yet in typical fashion, rather than feeling sorry for herself the 40-year-old BBC podcast host and writer has secured her legacy by using her final days to launch an unprecedented fundraiser. Since revealing her sad health update on Monday the mum-of-two has raised more than £2.1million to fund research into medicines to help those who follow in her footsteps - and donations are continuing to flood in.

Deborah James has shared her biggest fear about her terminal cancer, after announcing she has moved to hospice care at home. The You, Me & The Big C podcaster shared her final Instagram post on Monday and revealed the devastating news that she her cancer treatment has stopped and that ‘nobody knows how long I’ve got left’. She was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in 2016 and has fought her own battle tirelessly, while also raising awareness about the disease so that others can catch it early.