Lucy Davis' 'proud' dad Jasper Carrott issues statement after her 'incurable' cancer diagnosis
Lucy Davis’ dad Jasper Carrott, himself an English comedian and writer, has spoken with pride of his daughter’s bravery after she openly spoke about how her breast cancer has now become ‘incurable’.
Davis, best known for her roles in the UK version of The Office and Shaun of the Dead announced yesterday, 11 August, that her breast cancer had metastasized and spread to her spine, hip, and ribs, no longer leaving chemotherapy as a viable option.
Carrott, whose real name is Robert Norman Davis, told LADbible in a statement: “This is a very difficult time for the whole family and we have been supporting her in every way possible since her diagnosis.
“We are so grateful for all the support we have had over this trying time and we are very hopeful for her future being what she wants it to be.
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“We are so proud of our daughter and love her so much. The way she has conducted herself through many traumatic health issues is a lesson to us all.
“We would request privacy for the coming months, but thanks once again for the love and concern shown by so many people.”
Speaking on Instagram the actor shared that she discovered a 'tiny, hard spot' on her breast a year ago and at first ignored it, encouraging others in her post to 'not ignore anything'.
She shared a video of her ringing a bell and announcing the end of her cancer treatment, adding in the caption: “I wanted to share something with you all that I’ve kept to myself for a while but for various reasons would like to share now.
"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 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.”
She added: “I’m not scared of whatever comes next. I’m at peace with it. I’ll see my Gracie [her beloved dog who died in 2024] 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.
"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!)."
Support for the actor has come in the past 24 hours, with Ricky Gervais commenting a heart emoji on her post. Jenna Fischer, who played her American counterpart in The Office, also issued a sweet response having herself overcome breast cancer.
She said: "Beautiful post. Love you lots. And yes to working with cancer! Let’s spread that message far and wide! How working is such a comfort!”
Topics: Cancer, Health, Celebrity, The Office, TV and Film
Michael Slavin