Lucy Davis is refusing to let her cancer diagnosis stop her doing what she loves and the actress kept to her commitment to meet fans this weekend at a Sci-Fi convention17:21, 24 Aug 2026Updated 17:22, 24 Aug 2026Proud Jasper Carrott came out to support daughter Lucy Davis as the actress kept her promise to meet fans in her first public appearance since revealing her cancer diagnosis.‌The 53-year-old announced earlier this month that she has "incurable" stage 4 breast cancer, saying it is "too late" for chemo - but fearlessly said she's not afraid of whatever is ahead for her.‌The actress, famous for playing Dawn Tinsley alongside Ricky Gervais and Martin Freeman in the BBC version of the Office, wants her remaining years to be full of fun and laughter and wasn't about to let anyone down.‌She made sure she was smiling as she appeared at the For the Love of Fantasy & Sci-Fi convention at London's ExCeL this weekend, alongside her Shaun Of The Dead co-star Simon Pegg. Her dad, the writer, actor and comic Jasper, was seen backstage as he made sure it wasn't all too much for her.He needn't have worried as Lucy wowed the crowds following the outpouring of support. After receiving a warm welcome on stage, Lucy said the support of fans has left her feeling hopeful.‌She said: “It’s like this whole second family you never knew you had. Everyone is like a community, friendly, supportive of us, but you guys and each other. So I’m quite hopeful about that, to be honest.“We need a bit more niceness in the world, and we get it here. So I’m grateful for you guys.”Jasper could be seen looking out onto the stage after applauding her bravery last week. "This is a very difficult time for the whole family and we have been supporting her in every way possible since her diagnosis," he told the BBC.‌"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.""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."‌At the convention, Lucy also gave an emotional statement about refusing to allow other people to tell you what you can achieve in life.Asked what advice she would offer others trying to pursue their ambitions, the actress said: “Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do or be anything that you want to do or be.”‌Fans were delighted to see her, commenting on an Instagram video of her appearance: "Credit to Lucy for pushing through and doing this. See Jasper there keeping watch. Really feel for them," whilst another said that it was "heartbreaking watching Lucy struggling to walk".The star's poignant statement come less than two weeks after she shared her heartbreaking news for the first time.She revealed the cancer had metastasised to her bones, including her spine, right hip and ribs - and accepted there's little more medics can do.‌Doing everthing she can to help others, the actress explained that the first sign had been a tiny hard spot which she almost did not get checked, and used her announcement to urge others not to dismiss changes in their bodies.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:)"‌Lucy continued: "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!)Article continues below"The thing that has been most vital to me is humour. I asked my friends and family to make fun of me as much as possible (which they’re really good at), and most importantly of all to not treat me like a sick person. There’s nothing that will make you feel more unwell than being treated as if you’re unwell."I’m not scared of whatever comes next. I’m at peace with it. I’ll see my Gracie [her dog, who died in 2024] sooner than expected, and for me, leaving my physical body just means going home. Any and all grieving is for my family; it’s far harder for them than for me."