Maddy Anholt dies at 35: TV star and charity activist dies fighting rare and aggressive brain cancer – months after the birth of her daughter
BBC star Maddy Anholt has died aged 35.
The charity campaigner, author and TV star, who starred in BBC, ITV and Channel 4 sitcoms and appeared on This Morning, died after a battle with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer – following the birth of her daughter Opal last year.
In a GoFundMe post shared Wednesday evening, Maddy’s family wrote, “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Maddy Anholt…”
“Our beloved daughter, sister, twin, friend, wife and mother, who left this world on Wednesday, September 13th at the age of 35…
“You may know that Maddy was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer shortly after the birth of her incredible daughter Opal last year…
Grief: BBC star Maddy Anholt has died aged 35
Shock: The charity campaigner and TV star, who starred in BBC, ITV and Channel 4 sitcoms and appeared on This Morning, died after a battle with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer – after giving birth to her daughter Opal in last year (pictured). in 2018)
“She handled the subsequent surgery and treatment with amazing grace and courage and was supported every step of the way by her family and her devoted husband, Ben.”
“She spent her final weeks at her parents’ home, Sunflower House, surrounded by love and peace and surrounded by the sounds of nature.”
“We are overwhelmed with gratitude to the many friends who have supported us with their love and prayers during this difficult time – as well as to the countless nurses, doctors and the NHS as a whole who have treated them with unfailing dignity and compassion…”
“In particular we would like to thank the amazing team at Seaton Hospice at Home who are the embodiment of empathy, professionalism and love.”
Last year, Maddy published “How to Leave Your Psychopath: The Essential Handbook for Escaping Toxic Relationships,” a book about her plight in an abusive relationship.
In 2015, the comedian revealed that she was hoping to raise £3,500 to travel to Scotland in search of her “perfect prince” after exhausting the dating scene in her native London at the time – before she met her husband.
She told FEMAIL at the time: “Dating can be an expensive business, especially if you’re an independent woman like me…
“After spending all my money on dates with men from London, I can barely get the train ticket to Watford, let alone Edinburgh. That’s why I’m turning to the public to help fund this fairytale ending…
“I came up with the concept for the show after having so many incredibly terrible internet dates and a good friend of mine said I should write a book about it – I’ve gotten one step better.”
Heartbreak: In a GoFundMe post shared Wednesday evening, Maddy’s family wrote: “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Maddy Anholt.”
Shocking: “Our beloved daughter, sister, twin, friend, wife and mother who left this world on Wednesday September 13th at the age of 35.”