BBC presenter Rachael Bland has passed away at the age of 40. The broadcaster recently revealed she had days left to live following news that her cancer was incurable.
Her husband Steve confirmed her passing today. He shared a beautiful photo of him and the broadcaster.
“Our brave, beautiful, wonderful, courageous Rachael died peacefully this morning surrounded by her close family.”
He continued: “We are all heartbroken and the hole she leaves in our perfect little family will never be filled.”
Steve thanked everyone for their constant support: “To everyone who took an interest in her story over the last two years, downloaded the awe-inspiring You, Me and the Big C podcast or sent her messages of support, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
“You’ll never know how much those messages meant to her and us,” the dad added.
The loss of Rachael will be felt by many, but mostly by her family, her friends, husband Steve and their son Freddie.
In the words of the legendary Frank S - I’m afraid the time has come my friends. And suddenly. I’m told I’ve only got days. It’s very surreal. Thank you so much for all the support I’ve received. Debs and lozz will continue with the #youmebigc podcast. Au revoir my friends. pic.twitter.com/DhMurbqMJz
— Rachael Bland (@Rachael_Hodges) September 3, 2018
“We’ll miss her so very much but we couldn’t be prouder of what she achieved in her 40 years,” Steve wrote.
“We are genuinely comforted by the impact we know she had on so many lives. Thank you. Steve and Freddie xxx”
Rachael was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016. Earlier this year, the mum said her cancer had spread and was incurable.
Our thoughts are with Rachael’s family, especially Steve and Freddie, during this heartbreaking time.
