Jasper Carrott 'so proud' of daughter Lucy Davis after incurable cancer diagnosis
On Tuesday, actress Lucy Davis took to Instagram to share her diagnosis of incurable breast cancer, prompting pride from her father, actor Jasper Carrott. Known for her role in The Office, Davis disclosed that she received a stage four breast cancer diagnosis a year and a half ago, which has spread to her spine, hip, and ribs. She mentioned that chemotherapy is no longer viable and encouraged others to be aware of symptoms. Carrott, whose birth name is Robert Davis, expressed gratitude for the public's support while asking for family privacy. Davis has also starred in films like Shaun of the Dead and Wonder Woman, receiving support from co-stars such as Ricky Gervais and Jenna Fischer, which sparked public health awareness about breast cancer.
Key facts
- Lucy Davis announced she has incurable breast cancer on Instagram on Tuesday.
- She was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer a year-and-a-half ago.
- The cancer has metastasized to her spine, right hip, and ribs.
- The cancer is incurable and too late for chemotherapy.
- Jasper Carrott, her father, expressed pride and love and thanked the public for support.
- Davis is best known for playing Dawn Tinsley in The Office.
- She has appeared in Shaun of the Dead, Wonder Woman, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, and The Archers.
- Support came from Ricky Gervais, Jenna Fischer, Sarah Paulson, and others.
Entities
Artists
- Jasper Carrott
- Lucy Davis
- Ricky Gervais
- Jenna Fischer
- Sarah Paulson
- Ulrika Jonsson
- Amanda Abbington
- Edgar Wright
- Piers Morgan
- Sir Chris Hoy
- Mackenzie Crook
- Martin Freeman
Institutions
- BBC
- The Office
- Shaun of the Dead
- Wonder Woman
- The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
- Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
- BBC Radio 4
- The Archers
- Cancer Research UK
- NHS
Locations
- United Kingdom