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Antiques Roadshow Star Dies After Cancer Battle
12 Jul
Summary
- Theo Burrell, an Antiques Roadshow star, passed away peacefully.
- She bravely fought glioblastoma, a malignant brain tumour.
- Her husband highlighted her fight for awareness and hope.
Theo Burrell, a well-known figure from Antiques Roadshow, has tragically passed away at the age of 39 following a courageous battle with glioblastoma, a type of malignant brain tumour. Her husband, Alex, announced her peaceful death, which occurred surrounded by family.
Alex shared that Theo's passing was more rapid than anticipated, but highlighted her incredible spirit. He noted that she lived to see significant family milestones, such as her son's first day of school and her own wedding, events they feared she might miss after her diagnosis over four years ago.
Theo had openly discussed surpassing her initial 12-18 month prognosis, expressing gratitude for the extra time she had. Despite experiencing physical challenges like vision loss and coordination issues after her second surgery in January, she remained determined.
She became a Brain Tumour Research Patron in 2023, actively campaigning in Scotland and Westminster to amplify the voices of brain tumour patients. Her advocacy played a crucial role in launching the Scottish Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence, focusing on advancing glioblastoma treatments into clinical trials.
