Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLucy Davis has expressed “shock” and gratitude after the response to news of her incurable breast cancer diagnosis.The 53-year-old actor, best known for playing Dawn Tinsley in BBC sitcom The Office, revealed the cancer has metastasised to her bones, following her initial diagnosis in 2025.Support poured in from peers and family, including her father Jasper Carrott and co-star Ricky Gervais. Davis wrote on Instagram: “Ok, so the last two days have been utterly overwhelming, in that I had ZERO idea my cancer post would have the attention it did. Truly, I am in shock.”She added: “THANK YOU to everyone for the tremendous amount of kindness and support you have sent me. Good grief it was emotional! I am trying to go thru all the comments on my post – and I’ll get there! Just give me a bit of time :)”In fullLucy Davis says she’s ‘utterly overwhelmed’ by response to incurable cancer diagnosisMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
The Office star Lucy Davis speaks out on response to cancer diagnosis
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLucy Davis has expressed “shock” and gratitude after the response to news of her incurable breast cancer diagnosis.The 53-year-old actor, best known for playing Dawn Tinsley in BBC sitcom The Office, revealed the cancer has metastasised to her bones, following her initial diagnosis in 2025.Support poured in from peers and family, including her father Jasper Carrott and co-star Ricky Gervais. Davis wrote on Instagram: “Ok, so the last two days have been utterly overwhelming, in that I had ZERO idea my cancer post would have the attention it did. Truly, I am in shock.”She added: “THANK YOU to everyone for the tremendous amount of kindness and support you have sent me. Good grief it was emotional! I am trying to go thru all the comments on my post – and I’ll get there! Just give me a bit of time :)”In fullLucy Davis says she’s ‘utterly overwhelmed’ by response to incurable cancer diagnosisMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
