Deborah James, the “Bowel Babe,” Died at Age 40 After Fighting Cancer in the Open!

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The death occurred of Dame Deborah James, a journalist and BBC personality.

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James, also known as “Bowelbabe” to his followers.

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She passed away from Stage 4 colon cancer.

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On Tuesday, she died away as her family was at her side.

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The wife and mother of two are survived by her husband Sebastien.

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James wrote a painful farewell essay for the Sun at the beginning of May.

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