BBC presenter Deborah James, who has been suffering from colon cancer for years, is dead. She died peacefully on Tuesday surrounded by her relatives, the family said on Instagram.
"We are incredibly proud of her (...) and her endless efforts to raise awareness of cancer." Even in her most difficult moments, her determination has been inspiring.
James made a name for herself with a BBC podcast about cancer, in which she was very open about her own colon cancer.
In May, the mother of a boy and a girl made it public that no cure was possible.
At the same time, she started a fundraiser and collected almost seven million pounds (around 8.1 million euros) for cancer research.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wrote on Twitter that he was "deeply saddened".
"The awareness she raised for colon cancer and the research that funded her campaign will remain her enduring legacy.
Thanks to her, many, many lives will be saved.”
Queen Elizabeth II made James a lady and knighted her, Prince William visited her and presented her with her knightly order in person.