BBC's Maddy Anholt passes away at 35: Here's how you can help her one-year-old daughter Opal

Maddy Anholt was not just a TV star but also a Women's Aid campaigner and writer. She appeared on many ITV and Channel 4 sitcoms and was a regular guest on This Morning. The 35-year-old died after battling with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer - following the birth of her daughter Opal last year.

Maddy Anholt passed away at the age of 35 due to brain cancer

Maddy Anholt was reportedly diagnosed with the rare form of cancer after the birth of her daughter Opal last year. The Women’s Aid ambassador was a philanthropic at heart who wrote books on domestic violence and toxic relationships.

The star’s family disclosed the news of her death in a GoFundMe post late last night. They said:

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.

They added:

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.

Maddy was a marathon runner, author, speaker and actor who put her heart into everything that she did. She wrote her debut book - How to Leave Your Psychopath: The Essential Handbook for Escaping Toxic Relationships - was released last year where she shared her plight of being in an abusive relationship.

Here's how you can help her daughter

Her family has invited friends, family and well-wishers to light candles, pray and meditate for the departed soul on September 16, at 6 PM BST. Additionally, a new fundraiser has been made for her one-year-old daughter Opal.

You can access the fundraiser here.

Her family wrote:

We ask you not to send flowers but if you feel moved to make a small donation, this fundraiser has been set up to provide for Maddy’s one-year-old daughter, Opal.

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Fans pour in tribute for Maddy’s untimely demise

As soon as the news of Maddy’s death and her condition came out, many fans across the country were left devastated. Many took to Twitter and wrote:

How many young people do we need to lose to brain cancer before it stops being referred to as 'rare'? I am so so sorry for the family and friends of @maddy_anholt and especially the 1 yr old daughter who will have to grow up without her. Another dreadful heartbreaking story888

So sad and so young. God bless you. he has a place for you in his garden. And my condolences to your family and friends. How awful. 35! That`s no age - and cancer, what a bastard of a disease that is!...

Absolutely dreadful news. Heartbreaking... Can’t quite believe this. @maddy_anholt was an incredibly kind and talented human. Genuinely one of the best ones…

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The Sun: Maddy Anholt dead: BBC star dies aged 35 after battling rare brain cancer following birth of her daughter

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