DAME Deborah James' brother and his fiancée have shared a heartfelt tribute to the campaigner just days after her death.
Benjamin James and Ashley Hall had been at the 40-year-old Sun writer's side as she received palliative care at her parents' home in Surrey.
Just last month, Debs urged the newly engaged couple to go off on holiday – but admitted it was the 'hardest goodbye'.
Posting to Instagram from their trip, the pair paid tribute to Debs.
"Not quite one of your classic cocktails, but we'll complete the list for you, raising a glass and donating one for you."
The message was complete with a link to donate to the BowelBabe fund.
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Before her death, Deborah said she had been trying to get through her favourite cocktails.
She previously revealed her 'sundowner of choice', whilst she made cocktails in the garden with her brother.
Deborah said: "Sex on the beach. Maybe I should just call this working my way through all old school cocktails day-by-day before I'm gone."
In the photo, there were bottles of Arches and Smirnoff vodka displayed next to the delicious tipples.
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Debs added: "Yes that is Archers! And yes I did grow up as archers and lemonade being a stable college social drink."
She also enjoyed a bloody Mary, and said it was the 'pickle juice that does it for me'.
On June 17, Deborah told how her brother had been making her eggy bread for breakfast.
The mum-of-two said: "He’s off on holiday to the US tomorrow. I have told him they have to go, they’ve planned the trip for ages. I also told him he must not come back, under any circumstances.”
But she told The Sun's head of health, Lizzie Parry: “He says he’ll come home.”
She added: “It’ll be horrible saying goodbye to him. I can’t really think about it right now.”
Ben recently popped the question to Ashley after 11 years together.
The signs of bowel cancer you need to know – remember BOWEL
- B:Bleeding
There are several possible causes of bleeding from your bottom, of blood in your poo.
Bright red blood could come from swollen blood vessels, haemorrhoids or piles, in your back passage.
Dark red or black blood could come from your bowel or stomach.
Blood in your stools is one of the key signs of bowel cancer, so it’s important to mention it to your doctor so they can investigate.
2. O: Obvious change in loo habits
It’s important to tell your GP if you have noticed any changes in your bowel habits, that lasts three weeks or longer.
It’s especially important if you have also noticed signs of blood in your poo.
You might notice you need to go to the loo more often, you might have looser stools or feel like you’re not going enough or fully emptying your bowels.
Don’t be embarrassed, your GP will have heard a lot worse! Speak up and get it checked.
3. W: Weight loss
This is less common than the other symptoms, but an important one to be aware of. If you’ve lost weight and don’t really know why, it’s worth mentioning to your GP.
You may not feel like eating, feel sick, bloated and not hungry.
4. E: Extreme tiredness
Bowel cancer that causes bleeding can cause a lack of iron in the body – anaemia. If you develop anaemia you’re likely to feel tired and your skin might look pale.
5. L: Lump or pain
As with lots of other forms of cancer, a lump or pain can be a sign of bowel cancer.
It’s most likely you’ll notice a pain or lump in your stomach or back passage
The proposal came not long after Prince William visited the family to honour Debs — and apparently gave Ben a nudge.
At the time, Debs revealed: “He finally put a ring on it. If you follow me, you will know brother banter features highly, and even Prince William got in on the action recently.
“The question to my brother has always been, ‘why haven’t you proposed?’”
Debs says it has been tough having to accept she won’t see their wedding, but when the subject of their kids comes up, she bursts into tears again.
She said: “My brother will be the most amazing dad. I am so pleased he is engaged, I love Ashley and they are so happy together.
“I have watched him with my kids over the years, and especially recently. He’s that incredible fun uncle, he and Ashley spoil them rotten.
“And he’s wonderful with his godchildren too.
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“It breaks my heart that I won’t see their kids, or see the dad he will be.
“But I know, without a doubt, he will be incredible," she added.
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