BBC star, 35, dies after brain cancer battle following birth of her daughter

BBC star Maddy Anholt has died aged just 35 following a battle with a rare brain cancer after the birth of her daughter.

Anholt starred in a number of BBC, ITV and Channel 4 sitcoms and was a regular guest on This Morning.

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She was an ambassador for Women’s Aid and wrote two books about domestic violence and toxic relationships.

Anholt wrote for The Sun in 2022 about how you can exit a toxic or abusive relationship while looking after yourself.

In a GoFundMe post late last night, the star’s family said: “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.

“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.

“She 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 added: “We are overwhelmed with gratitude to the many friends who have upheld us with their love and prayers during this difficult time – as well as the countless nurses, doctors and the NHS as a whole, who treated her with unfailing dignity and compassion.

“In particular we would like to thank the magnificent team at Seaton Hospice at Home, who are the embodiment of empathy, professionalism and love.”

The family is inviting fans to make a small donation to Women’s Aid, which Anholt campaigned for “with characteristic energy and humour”.