FRIENDS and family are mourning the death of Maddy Anholt.
The BBC star has sadly passed away aged just 35, leaving her loved ones devastated.
BBC star Maddy Anholt passed away at the young age of 35[/caption]
Who was Maddy Anholt?
Maddy Anholt was a comedian, actor, and writer.
She was known for her work with the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 – she was also a regular guest on This Morning.
The kindhearted star was also an ambassador for Women’s Aid and wrote two books about domestic violence and toxic relationships.
In 2022, Maddy wrote for The Sun in 2022 about how you can exit a toxic or abusive relationship while looking after yourself.
She was also known for the Edinburgh Fringe, and Latitude Festival, and often performed her solo comedy show at both events.
How did Maddy Anholt die?
On September 13, 2023, Maddy sadly passed away.
She died following a battle with a rare brain cancer, after being diagnosed with the disease in 2022.
Revealing her tragic passing her family said in a statement: “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.
Who is Maddy Anholt’s husband Ben and did she have children?
Maddy sadly leaves behind her husband Ben, who “accompanied” her “every step of the way” in her cancer battle.
She was also mum to their baby girl, Opal.
The couple’s daughter was born in 2022, and it was shortly after her birth that Maddy’s cancer was diagnosed.
September 14, 2023 at 04:22PM
from The Sun