FORMER Sun showbiz journalist Jess Hurrell has sadly died after an eight-year cancer battle.
The 42-year-old mum of two was part of the Bizarre team before she set up her own successful interior design blog.
A heartbreaking tribute from her family said: “We are devastated to say that Jess passed away last Friday after an eight- year battle with cancer.
“Her positive energy was infectious and her family and friends loved being around her.
“Even tackling this horrible disease for over eight years, people couldn’t believe how positive and strong she was.
“Most people didn’t even know Jess was carrying this around with her, as she always skipped, smiled and powered through life.
“We are heartbroken and she will be remembered for ever.
“Rest in peace my darling.”
New analysis by Cancer Research UK shows by 2040, around 6.3 million new cancer cases are expected across England.
Some of the most common cancers, including prostate cancer, breast cancer and lung cancer are expected to reach all-time highs.