{"id":41304,"date":"2026-08-12T17:49:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T12:49:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=41304"},"modified":"2026-08-12T17:49:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T12:49:44","slug":"jasper-carrott-81-breaks-silence-after-daughter-lucy-davis-53-reveals-stage-4-cancer-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=41304","title":{"rendered":"Jasper Carrott, 81, breaks silence after daughter Lucy Davis, 53, reveals stage 4 cancer diagnosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p id=\"e-b_wN1D98\" data-wc=\"24\"><a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/healthandbeauty\/health-and-fitness\/2018022146505\/jasper-carrott-reveals-wife-donated-kidney-daughter\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Jasper Carrott<\/a> has released a heartfelt statement following his daughter <a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/celebrities\/917525\/the-office-lucy-davis-incurable-cancer-diagnosis\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Lucy Davis\u2019s courageous revelation<\/a> that she is living with incurable stage 4 breast cancer.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><ev-engagement id=\"horizon_hello\" group-name=\"horizon_hello\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"eKJTQZ7H_a\" data-wc=\"24\">The 53-year-old actress moved fans after sharing that her diagnosis was delivered 18 months ago and that the illness has metastasised to her bones.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"emQqKIjtwU\" data-wc=\"35\">Speaking on behalf of their family, her father Jasper told <a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tvandshowbiz\/40036397\/lucy-davis-dad-jasper-carrott-proud-hopeful-cancer-diagnosis\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\"><em>The Sun<\/em><\/a>: &#8220;This is a very difficult time for the whole family and we have been supporting her in every way possible since her diagnosis.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"eksQEcCK--\" data-wc=\"36\">In the statement, the 81-year-old added: &#8220;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.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"eHaiTTt0c0\" data-wc=\"29\">&#8220;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.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"eWkUQ_AHVM\">\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02\">\n<div class=\"he-imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/e949fa3c0e62-gettyimages-95492707.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/e949fa3c0e62-gettyimages-95492707.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/e949fa3c0e62-gettyimages-95492707.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/e949fa3c0e62-gettyimages-95492707.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"716\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lucy Davis and dad Jasper Carrott in formal attire stand together at an event.\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image he-image\" data-flatplan=\"fp_photoCaption\"\/><span class=\"he-imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Getty<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"he-meImCa-17135c3\">Lucy with her father, actor Jasper Carrott<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"eMHTGhl4uN\" data-wc=\"31\">Expressing his gratitude for the massive outpouring of public love and concern, he concluded by requesting privacy for the coming months as they continue to support her in every way possible.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"euKy4zyNmm\" data-wc=\"33\">On Tuesday evening, Lucy had told fans that the disease has spread to her spine, right hip and ribs, stating that the cancer is incurable and it is now too late for chemotherapy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"eLB6CDQVP4\" data-wc=\"22\"><em>The Office<\/em> actress shared that she remains at peace and determined to live out her remaining days with humour, strength and joy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"eOto3Pk1tK9\">\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02\">\n<div class=\"he-imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/c23e918ea536-gettyimages-158969333.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/c23e918ea536-gettyimages-158969333.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/c23e918ea536-gettyimages-158969333.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/c23e918ea536-gettyimages-158969333.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"619\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lucy Davis smiling on a red carpet, wearing a silver dress and black boots.\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image he-image\" data-flatplan=\"fp_photoCaption\"\/><span class=\"he-imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Getty<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"he-meImCa-17135c3\">Lucy Davis has shared that she has &#8216;incurable&#8217; stage 4 breast cancer <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"eaGXMLXHbvi\" data-wc=\"60\">&#8220;As of now, I&#8217;m trying to live out whatever might be left of my life in as fun a way as I possibly can,&#8221; she said. &#8220;I always like to find the teachable moments in anything negative that happens. And cancer has not disappointed in that regard; there\u2019s a lot I have learned from it, and I\u2019m grateful for that.<\/p>\n<p id=\"e3KmQB4yUW\" data-wc=\"48\">&#8220;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!)&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"100\" id=\"eWEMN-3hQW\">\n<p><figure class=\" he-theme he-viPl-1156a89\"><figcaption class=\"he-viPlTi-167079e\" aria-describedby=\"\">WATCH: The Office star Lucy Davis reveals &#8216;incurable&#8217; cancer diagnosis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"eZoTXE-C7b\" data-wc=\"30\">She added: &#8220;There&#8217;s nothing that will make you feel more unwell than being treated as if you\u2019re unwell. I&#8217;m not scared of whatever comes next. 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