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Actress Lucy Davis 'grateful' for fan support after cancer diagnosis

Actress Lucy Davis, known for The Office, spoke publicly for the first time since revealing her incurable breast cancer diagnosis on 11 August. She told hundreds of fans at a London sci-fi convention that she was "grateful" for their support. Davis said interactions with fans during the event felt like a "second family" she never knew she had.

By BriefTea Editorial · 23 August 2026 at 6:38

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