STEPH’S Packed Lunch star Dale Bowes has died at age 28 after battling terminal cancer.
Dale appeared as a Lunchmate on the Channel 4 show in 2023.
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Steph’s Packed Lunch star Dale Bowes has diedCredit: Instagram
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Dale with Talk TV’s Gavin Wilson
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Steph McGovern has paid tribute
He had been battling incurable synovial sarcoma of the left lung since mid-2021.
Talk TV’s Gavin Wilson today led tributes to the star on Instagram.
Along with a picture of the pair, he wrote: “RIP Mr Dale Bowes.
“A much loved Lunchmate of our @stephlunch @packedlunchc4 family!”
The show’s host Steph McGovern also told of her pain.
She wrote: Dale was one of our fabulous lunchmates who always brought so much wisdom and joy to the show, even in the middle of his brutal cancer treatment.”
A GoFundMe page raising funds for the star’s funeral reports that Dale took a turn for the worse last month before he sadly passed away this morning.
It explains: “In March 2024, we got the news we had been dreading.
“There were no more treatment options for Dale as he had become too unwell.
“Dale was transferred to the care of St Gemma’s Hospice and returned home.
“Within a week, Dale was placed on an oxygen machine at home. Dale continued to get worse until he was admitted into St Gemma’s Hospice on the 25th of March 2024 for end-of-life care.
“Dale continued to fight despite all of the odds and is an inspiration to us all.”
In March last year while on the show, Dale gave his thoughts on assistant dying after his diagnosis.
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He told Steph: “I’ve been told that current treatments will not cure my cancer.
“One of the treatments could help me but at the moment if I deteriorate into a situation where I’m suffering I think it should be the decision of the person who is going through that.”
Kerry Reeves-Kneip, Director of Communications at Sarcoma UK said: “Sarcoma UK is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Dale Bowes due to sarcoma cancer. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and loved ones during this extremely difficult time.
“Dale faced his diagnosis with remarkable resilience and openness. He used his warmth and candour on Steph’s Packed Lunch to raise awareness about sarcoma.
“His willingness to share his journey helped educate the public on this rare and aggressive disease. Synovial sarcoma is so rare it accounts for just 0.03% of all cancers.
“Sarcoma UK is currently funding research into synovial sarcoma. Dale’s story underscores the urgent need for more research into new sarcoma treatments to improve outcomes for patients.
“Dale’s positive spirit in the face of adversity was an inspiration. We hope his loved ones can take comfort in knowing his advocacy has helped raise much-needed awareness of this cruel disease.
“For anyone who needs support, they may contact our Sarcoma UK Support Line by calling 08088010401 or visit our support page.”
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