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  "id": 583838,
  "title": "Office star Lucy Davis diagnosed with 'incurable' cancer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/office-star-lucy-davis-diagnosed-with-incurable-cancer",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-11T16:22:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTE News",
    "slug": "rte-news",
    "url": "https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2026/0811/1587476-office-star-lucy-davis-diagnosed-with-incurable-cancer/"
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  "account": "Actress Lucy Davis, daughter of comedian Jasper Carrott, has revealed she has been diagnosed with stage four breast cancer. The 53-year-old, famous for her role as Dawn Tinsley in BBC sitcom The Office, was diagnosed a year and a half ago. The cancer has spread to her bones, including her spine, hip, and ribs, making chemotherapy too late. Davis shared on Instagram that she initially felt a small hard spot and urged others not to ignore health issues. Despite the diagnosis, she remains positive, living out the remainder of her life in a fun manner and finding value in her experience. Davis, who is at peace with her situation, expressed gratitude for the lessons learned from her diagnosis. She continues to advocate for animal rights and is still able to work in acting, which she considers a significant joy in her life. Davis encourages those on a similar journey to seek support and emphasizes that cancer impacts everyone differently.",
  "summary": "The Office star Lucy Davis has said she has been diagnosed with \"incurable\" stage four breast cancer.",
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        "title": "Lucy Davis, Star Of The UK's Office, Announces She Has 'Incurable' Cancer: 'Not Scared Of Whatever Comes Next'",
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        "title": "The Office star Lucy Davis announces she has incurable cancer",
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        "published": "2026-08-11T21:47:42.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "‘The Office’ star Lucy Davis reveals terminal cancer diagnosis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/the-office-star-lucy-davis-reveals-terminal-cancer-diagnosis",
        "published": "2026-08-11T21:59:15.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "#SHOWBIZ: 'Not scared': 'The Office' star Lucy Davis shares incurable stage 4 cancer diagnosis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/showbiz-not-scared-the-office-star-lucy-davis-shares-incurable-stage",
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