Tragic BBC star Maddy Anholt's heartbreaking last post as she shared happy news
BBC star Maddy Anholt's heartbreaking last social media post shared her excitement for an upcoming project.
The actor, author and Women's Aid ambassador tragically passed away aged just 35 following the birth of her daughter. Maddy had been diagnosed with brain cancer just after giving birth. She starred in several BBC, ITV and Channel 4 sitcoms and was a regular guest on This Morning. The TV star was also wrote two books about domestic violence and toxic relationships during her career.
Maddy's devastated family announced her death on her on Thursday morning. Just ten weeks ago, Maddy took to her Instagram account to share a clipping from a newspaper article. She posted the exciting news that she was working on a new book. In the post, she wrote: "I've been quietly working away on this amongst other things. Delighted to say my first fiction will be published next year by an incredible team @uclan_publishing @ampliterary watch this space, as they say."
Maddy shared a newspaper clipping as she announced her exciting news (@maddyanholt/Instagram)
The actress and comedian tragically died aged 35 (@maddyanholt/Instagram)The Sunny D star was flooded with supportive comments as one said: "Great news." Another added: "Wow Maddy that’s amazing!!!" Someone else wrote: "You’re a superstar." A fourth commented: "You’re last book saved me . Thank you … onwards and upwards for you my friend x." Maddy replied to the comments saying: "Thank you you're amazing xxxx."
Maddy had published her book How to Leave Your Psychopath about abusive relationships last year to rave reviews. A heartbreaking statement from Maddy's family confirmed that she died yesterday on Wednesday, September 13. Maddy's family have set up the page for anyone who feels moved to make a small donation to provide for Maddy’s one-year-old daughter, Opal.
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The statement read: "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. 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. In particular we would like to thank the magnificent team at Seaton Hospice at Home, who are the embodiment of empathy, professionalism and love."
Following Maddy's sad passing, her family have now asked for donations for Womens Aid, a charity very close to the late BBC star's heart. "You might consider a contribution to Maddy’s favourite charity, Women’s Aid. Maddy was a powerful advocate for women’s rights and on publication of her debut book, she was invited to become an Ambassador for Women’s Aid, which she carried out with characteristic energy and humour," her family penned.
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