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ā€˜I donā€™t think heaven is ready for Deborah Jamesā€™

Cancer awareness campaigner Errol McKellar reflects on the legacy left by fellow campaigner Deborah James.

The You, Me and the Big C podcast presenter died with bowel cancer at the age of 40 in 2022, she fundraised Ā£7.4m for charity in her final weeks and received a damehood in a special ceremony at her parents' home.

Speaking at a special live recording of the podcast, Errol says he ā€œcriedā€ when he heard of her death.

ā€œWe had an angel down here,ā€ he says, ā€œGod has now got his angel backā€¦ I donā€™t think theyā€™re ready for her up there.ā€

Listen to You, Me and the Big C on Ö÷²„“óŠć Sounds and watch the live recording on Ö÷²„“óŠć iPlayer.

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