Writer, broadcaster & journalist, Candida Lycett Green, has died from pancreatic cancer

Today, Pancreatic Cancer Action has heard the sad news that writer, broadcaster and journalist and campaigner, Candida Lycett Green has died from pancreatic cancer age 71.

Candida, the daughter of poet, broadcaster and architect critic, Sir John Betjeman, having recovered from breast cancer in 1999, was diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer on Christmas Eve last year.

Candida,  being frustrated at how little research funding pancreatic cancer receives in comparison to other cancers, labelled the disease “the Sheffield Wednesday” of tumours.

In July, Candida’s daughter Imogen and her grandson Ivo undertook a 250km cycle ride from Dunkirk to Brussels via Ypres to raise funds for Pancreatic Cancer Action and so far have raised nearly £20,000. Their JustGiving page can be found here.

Ali Stunt, Founder & Chief Executive of Pancreatic Cancer Action said, “I was fortunate to have spoken to Candida and her husband Rupert on a couple of occasions and today’s news is very sad indeed. All of us here at Pancreatic Cancer Action offer our condolences to all Candida’s family and friends at this difficult time.”

The Guardian’s obituary gives a good insight into the life of Candida Lycett Green and can be found here