BBC star and This Morning guest Maddy Anholt dies at 35 of cancer following childbirth; here's what happened
Maddy Anholt, BBC star and guest on This Morning, passed away on September 13 at the age of 35. The lady had been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer in 2022.
Her diagnosis came after the birth of her daughter Opal.
Anholt was a Women’s Aid ambassador. Her death was announced on September 13 by her family in a post written on her GoFundMe page.
The family's statement read, «It is with profound sorrow that we announce the death of Maddy Anholt, our beloved daughter, sister, twin, friend, wife and mother, who left this world on Wednesday 13th September, aged 35.»
The statement further read, «You may know that shortly after the birth of her incredible daughter Opal last year, Maddy was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer.
She handled the ensuing surgery and treatment with astonishing grace and courage, accompanied every step of the way by her family and devoted husband, Ben.»
The statement added that Maddy «spent her final weeks at her parents’ home, Sunflower House, bathed in love and calm, and with the sounds of nature all around».
The family talked about her professional accomplishments, saying, «In her short life, Maddy accomplished so much. She was a marathon-runner, author, speaker, actor and Ambassador for Women’s Aid.
Her debut book was published in 2022 and her first fiction will be published soon. As an actor, she appeared in sitcoms for the BBC, ITV and Channel 4, while as a speaker she led numerous masterclasses, including for the Guardian.»
Maddy Anholt's family thanked everyone who cared for her.
