Dame Deborah James’ heartbroken husband shares his final words before wife ‘slipped away’ | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV
Dame Deborah James’ husband Sebastian has revealed his last words to his inspirational wife before she “slipped away” in June. Sebastian shared that he tenderly kissed his terminally ill other half on the head and told her he loved her before she tragically died of bowel cancer.
Deborah spent her final moments holding Sebastian’s hands, as he promised her he’d look after their beloved children, Hugo, 14, and Eloise, 12.
The author and campaigner, also known as Bowel Babe, worked to raise £7.4million for charity towards the end of her life, all while battling the disease.
Sebastian recalled: “I kissed her on the head.
“I told her how much I loved her, that I would look after the kids and the last thing I said to her was that I was so proud of her.
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Dame Deborah was diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer, which prompted her to front the You, Me and the Big C podcast on BBC Radio 5 Live about her battle with the illness.
In May, the courageous mum-of-two was told she had just days to live, but she went on to defy the odds and live for another two months.
Deborah spent her last weeks with her children and husband out of hospital.
Before her death, the BBC presenter was made a Dame by Prince William, who visited her family’s house for tea before giving her the honour from the Queen.
