Cancer Campaigner Jane Tomlinson Has Lost Her Fight

Jane Tomlinson family have announced that Jane died last night at St Gemma’s Hospice in Leeds after a long battle against breast cancer.

The mum-of-three, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer seven years ago, has raised more than £1.75m for good causes in a series of gruelling challenges.

Her husband Mike and children Suzanne, Rebecca and Steven have said that “We are as a family heartbroken at this loss but we know this extends to all her family and friends. Jane has always said her family has been the greatest joy in life and we feel honoured to have been blessed with such a wonderful person.”

When Jane was told she had breast cancer, doctors gave her just a few months to live but since then she has drawn praise from around the world for feats which have included cycling across the US, taking part in the notorious Florida Ironman event and cycling from Rome to her home in West Yorkshire.

Jane received a CBE for her work in June this year.

The Tomlinson family have asked for time to grieve in private but full funeral details are expected to be made public in the near future

All I can say is that she was an amazing lady that wanted to help other people even though she was deeply ill herself.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time.

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