The husband of Deborah James has spoken about her heartbreaking death in a new TV interview.
Dame Deborah, who campaigned to raise awareness of bowel cancer, sadly died last June at the age of 40 following a battle with the illness.
Her husband Sebastien Bowen appeared on Thursday’s BBC Breakfast as he opened up about the tragic loss.
Sebastien said in the pre-recorded interview: “I think she died in probably one of the best ways you could hope to die with this terrible disease.
“She died surrounded by her mother, her father, her sister, me, all of us holding her hand being there for her. It was as much as it can be, and the first time I’ve ever seen someone pass away, but I think there was a peace to it.”
After that, he added: “I think she had done everything that she could have hoped to achieve.
“She was surrounded by everyone that loved her. What else could you hope for really?”