BBC star Maddy Anholt dies at 35 after battling with brain cancer
Radio 4 comedian Maddy Anholt passed away aged 35 on Wednesday.
The TV and radio star, author and charity campaigner died after a battle with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer – following the birth of her daughter Opal last year.
Maddy had her own Radio 4 comedy show, starred in BBC, ITV and Channel 4 sitcoms opposite stars including Katherine Ryan and Tim Renkow and appeared on This Morning to discuss a controversial crowdfund she launched in 2015.
Her family announced the news of her death just hours after she passed away and revealed she spent her final weeks at her parents’ home, Sunflower House under the care of Seaton Hospice at Home.
The star, who is survived by husband Ben, one-year-old daughter Opal, her twin brother and her mum and dad, underwent a number of surgeries and treatments during her battle before her tragic death on Wednesday.
