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'Take risks, love deeply and have no regrets' - Dame Deborah James' inspiring final message

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In an inspiring final message posted to Instagram by her family, cancer campaigner Dame Deborah James has called on people to ’find a life worth enjoying; take risks; love deeply; have no regrets; and always, always have rebellious hope.' She also urged people to 'check your poo – it could just save your life.’ The podcaster, author, journalist and BBC presenter passed away today surrounded by her family.

In her final weeks, the presenter of the BBC podcast You, Me And The Big C raised millions of pounds for research and was made a dame for her “tireless” work improving awareness of the disease.

She revealed in early May that she had stopped active treatment and was receiving end-of-life care at her parents’ home in Woking, with her husband Sebastien and their two children on hand. READ MORE: Dame Deborah James dies age 40 from cancer - latest tributes to 'extraordinary campaigner Tonight her family released a moving statement announcing her death and passing on some final thoughts from Dame Deborah.

A statement posted by her family on Instagram said: “We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Dame Deborah James; the most amazing wife, daughter, sister, mummy.

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