Amy Dowden inundated with love from Strictly co-stars as she shaves her head
Strictly Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden has been inundated with support from stars of the show as she bravely shared a tear0jerking video of her having her head shaved as she vowed to 'take back control'.
The 33-year-old professional dancer revealed earlier this year that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer, and hoped she would be able to return to the dancefloor for the new series of the BBC show. However, the Welsh star recently told fans she had been diagnosed with “another type” of cancer, and would be undergoing chemotherapy and revealed she wouldn't be partnered with a celebrity on the latest Strictly series.
Amy has bravely kept her fans up to date with her ongoing cancer treatment, and she shared a heartbreaking video on Instagram that showed the dancer having her head shaved. She invited her friends and family to cut off her locks before a hairdresser steps in to finish the emotional haircut, and is seen breaking down in tears in the video. Amy wrote a powerful caption alongside the emotional clip, and told fans she was “taking back control” after being diagnosed.
She invited her friends and family to cut off locks of her hair (Instagram)
Amy has been applauded for bravely sharing her ongoing cancer journey (Instagram)“The hardest step so far. I tried my best to save it. I know it’s only hair but these past few months I’ve had what feels like so much taken away from me that has made me not feel like Amy. I’m missing every possible aspect of dancing. I just wanted to keep my identity with my hair and I tried telling myself it wouldn’t go. But I would dread the pain of waking up to the shredding everyday,” she explained.
“I’ve not been able to take control of this journey so far, but as you can see with some of my loved ones I took the courage and CONTROL. It’s going to take some time to get use to and learn to love and embrace but, I’m now focussing-not on the hair I’m losing but the hair I’m going to get back and the happy dancing, tea lover who talks way to fast whilst rolling every rrrrr who is still there inside with or without hair!”
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Her Strictly family were quick to throw their unwavering support behind the beloved dancer as she posted the incredibly emotional video, with Johannes Radebe commenting: “So much love and support for you darling, sending strength.” Karen Hauer echoed her co-star’s message with, “Love you so much,” while Strictly newcomer Carlos Gu told Amy: “Seeing what you have been through make me devastated, but you strength and courage has not inspired only one but thousands of us. I adore you and love you, like u wrote “this too shall pass”, love you deeply.” [sic]
Vito Coppola also penned a touching tribute to his friend and co-star, as he told Amy he was desperate to see her back on the dancefloor. “You are a beautiful human You are the strongest of us and we are all by your side, now and forever. We love you and we cannot wait for you to come back to dance all together. We Love You. WE LOVE YOU! WE LOVE YOU.”
Her Strictly co-stars have rallied round and sent messages of support (Instagram/amy_dowden)Amy’s close friend Dianne Buswell, who made her debut on the show alongside the Welsh pro, touched upon the dancer’s other health issues, including her Crohn’s disease, to highlight just how heroic she is.
“You are still all the things you were before just with added courage strength and determination. One thing about you is that you don’t let anything take over! You always said to me I'm not Amy with crohns i’m Amy the dancer,” she sweetly commented. “You're still Amy the dancer and always will be. I can not wait to have you back on the dance floor with us chatting away making endless cups of tea! We all love you so much and i’m such a proud friend you are taking control, love you amy.”
If you have been affected by this story, advice and support can be found at Breast Cancer Support.
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