News · 23 August 2026

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

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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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