Celebrities including Piers Morgan and Ulrika Jonsson have publicly supported Lucy Davis after The Office star revealed her incurable cancer diagnosis. The 53-year-old actress, best known for her role as Dawn Tinsley in the UK version of the sitcom, opened up about her condition in an emotional Instagram post earlier today.
In the post, she explained that she received her diagnosis over a year ago, and that it had "metastasized" to her bones, meaning that it is now "incurable, and too late for chemo". Following the news, a string of fans and famous faces have shared their support in the comments, praising her courage for going public about her health.
Celebrity reactions
Ulrika Jonsson replied: "Heartbreaking to read but beautifully written and articulate. Wishing you so much love and laughter. We’re all just walking each other home." Piers Morgan penned: "Lucy, this is such devastating news. I’m so sorry. Your courage in talking about this so honestly says everything about you. Sending you and your family all my love and support. X."
"Oh Lucy, you are such a rare gift of a human, artist, comedian," Cobra Kai’s Vanessa Rubio commented. "Your perspective on this alone shows that. I’ll send you a message privately. You’ve blessed us in so many ways, getting to watch you on screen and being able to work with you - however b brief it was - was a true gift. Cheers to all your wishes - you get to do this passage on your terms [sic]."
Jeremy Clarkson’s daughter, Emily, wrote: "Oh Lucy. All of my love to you and your family, what a wonder you are." Big Bang Theory’s John Ross Bowie penned: "You are the real deal and I have been honoured to share the stage with you a couple of times. I remain a huge fan." As Gavin and Stacey star Laura Aikman added: "Lucy. What a wise & funny fucker you are. Forever admiring you from afar. Hope you’re receiving all of this love coming your way xxx."
Lucy's announcement
Lucy, daughter of comedian Jasper Carrott, confirmed the news of her health issues in a video, which showed the moment she rang the ‘good luck’ bell for cancer treatment - after being informed that it was ‘too late’ for chemotherapy. "A year and a half ago I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer, which has metastasized to my bones. Specifically to my spine, right hip, and my ribs. The cancer is incurable, and too late for chemo," the actress - who has also appeared in The Archers and Shaun of the Dead - captioned the emotional post.
"The initial lump that I felt, wasn’t a ‘lump’ as such; rather a kind of hard spot. Really tiny. I almost didn’t bother getting it checked. So I guess I’m saying don’t ignore anything - get everything checked out :) As of now, I’m trying to live out whatever might be left of my life in as fun a way as I possibly can. I always like to find the teachable moments in anything negative that happens. And cancer has not disappointed in that regard; there’s a lot I have learned from it, and I’m grateful for that."
"As some of you will know, the pain can really be something else. Standing and walking for too long a time can be hard, and I need to use a wheelchair sometimes (so if you see me toddling around in one, feel free to give me a push!) The thing that has been most vital to me is humour. I asked my friends and family to make fun of me as much as possible (which they’re really good at), and most importantly of all to not treat me like a sick person. There’s nothing that will make you feel more unwell than being treated as if you’re unwell."
Her message of peace
"I’m not scared of whatever comes next. I’m at peace with it," she added. "I’ll see my Gracie sooner than expected, and for me, leaving my physical body just means going home. Any and all grieving is for my family; it’s far harder for them than for me. I’m still going to keep up all my work for animal rights. It’s so important to me. And I still would like to keep working. I’m perfectly able to do so, and acting is one of the biggest joys in my life. For those of you on a similar journey to mine, I do wish you well. Cancer asks a lot from us, physically and mentally. And we all get to do it however we choose. Much love to you all."
