With heavy hearts, we share the profound loss of an extraordinary soul — a woman whose courage, brilliance, and boundless energy touched lives across generations. The world has lost a true inspiration, and the outpouring of love and sorrow is a testament to the impact she made. Full details and tributes can be found at the link below.
“I brought my daughter into the world… and I held her hand as she left it.”
In her final moments, as I held Deborah’s hand, I was overwhelmed by a wave of grief and peace. My daughter — vibrant, fearless, and full of life — was finally free from the pain she had so bravely endured.
Deborah died at 40, after fighting stage 4 bowel cancer for five and a half years. A mother of three, her loss is felt most deeply by her children, Hugo (16) and Eloise (14), whose world has been forever changed.
Diagnosed at just 35, Deborah transformed her journey into a mission — launching the Bowelbabe blog and becoming a passionate advocate for cancer awareness. Her strength, humor, and unyielding hope lit a path for countless others. As we mourn, we also celebrate the powerful legacy she leaves behind — one that continues to inspire us to live boldly, love deeply, and treasure every moment.
