Ricky Gervais has led tributes to The Office star Lucy Davis after she revealed she's been diagnosed with "incurable" stage 4 breast cancer.09:06, 12 Aug 2026Updated 09:10, 12 Aug 2026Stars from The Office on both sides of the Atlantic have joined those paying tribute to Lucy Davis after she revealed she's been diagnosed with "incurable" stage 4 breast cancer.‌The actress, who played receptionist Dawn Tinsley on the BBC sitcom, announced she was diagnosed with breast cancer which metastasised to her bones.‌Announcing her diagnosis, she wrote: "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."The Office creator Ricky Gervais was one of the first famous faces to reach out. The actor, who played David Brent, in the hit sitcom left a simple red heart under the post by show of support.‌Actress Jenna Fischer, who played Pam Beesly on the US version of The Office, added: "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!"Sarah Catharine Paulson wrote: "Sending you love love love, you are and always have been full of magic."Ulrika Jonsson also left a message for Lucy, writing: "Heartbreaking to read but beautifully written and articulate. Wishing you so much love and laughter. We’re all just walking each other home."‌Sir Chris Hoy, Olympic cycling champion who was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer that spread to his bones, wrote: "Keep going Lucy," whilst Jo Hartley, who starred as Pauline Gray in The Office, penned: "Sending you so much love love love and a big hug!"Piers Morgan shared: "Lucy, this is such devastating news. I’m so sorry. Your courage in talking about this so honestly says everything about you. Sending you and your family all my love and support." Trisha Goddard, who has stage four secondary breast cancer, penned: "Sending big love from a fellow stage 4 club-member. I know what you mean about a sense of humour being important."‌Actress Laura Aikman wrote a message of support, sharing: "Lucy. What a wise & funny f***er you are. Forever admiring you from afar. Hope you’re receiving all of this love coming your way xxx."Campaigner Sophie Blake wrote: "Hi Lucy, I have been living with stage four breast cancer for over four years now and still living life to the fullest (with adaptions!). I know many who have been living with it for years longer."It’s a different life to pre diagnose, and navigating side effects can suck as I’m sure you know. But I’m still having a wonderful time celebrating and enjoying life, and embracing every last drop of it. Sending you much love and solidarity."Article continues belowIn a lengthy post, Lucy added that she looks for the positives in every tough moment. She explained: "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."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!)"Like this s tory? F or more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .