Jasper Carrott offers love and support to daughter Lucy Davis
Dominique Farrell
Jasper Carrott has paid tribute to his daughter Lucy Davis after she revealed that she is living with incurable stage 4 breast cancer.
On Tuesday the 53-year-old actress, who is best known for playing Dawn Tinsley in BBC sitcom The Office, released a statement about her illness, saying it had spread to her bones and chemotherapy was no longer an option.
Speaking to The Sun, 81-year-old comedian and writer Jasper Carrott said:
"This is a very difficult time for the whole family and we have been supporting her in every way possible since her diagnosis.
"We are so grateful for all the support we have had over this trying time and we are very hopeful for her future being what she wants it to be.
"We are so proud of our daughter and love her so much. The way she has conducted herself through many traumatic health issues is a lesson to us all."
He thanked fans and well-wishers for their support and requested privacy over the coming months as the family continue to offer her support.
Sharing the news in a post on Instagram, the actress was quickly met with messages of support from friends, former colleagues and fans.
Her The Office co-star Ricky Gervais was among those sending his support to the actress, commenting on her Instagram post with a love heart emoji.
Replying to her former co-star, who she appeared on The Office with across its two seasons, she posted: "xxx."
Also commenting on the post, The Office US star Jenna Fischer said: "Beautiful post. Love you lots. And yes to working with cancer! Let's spread that message far and wide! How working is such a comfort!"
Jenna Fischer played receptionist Pam Beesly on the American version of the show, with her character’s counterpart in the original UK series being Lucy Davis’ Tinsley.
In 2024 she also revealed she had been diagnosed with stage one triple positive breast cancer a year earlier.
After completing surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, she then announced she was "cancer-free".
Amanda Abbington, who used to be married to Lucy Davis The Office co-star Martin Freeman, posted: "Sending you the biggest cuddle and all my love, love, love, love, love. You are and have always been an incredible woman. I adore you. What larks we had when we worked together. Here if you need anything."
Lucy Davis Chilling Adventures of Sabrina co-star Kiernan Shipka also shared: "I love you so much Lucy."
The actress also received messages of support from Sarah Paulson - who said she was "full of magic", while Hugh Bonneville said: "Thank you, Lucy. The best of us showing the rest of us how to do it."
Her Shaun Of The Dead director Edgar Wright also posted: "Love you Lucy. Always. See you very soon."
Trisha Goddard - who also has stage four breast cancer - wrote: "Sending big love from a fellow stage 4 club-member. I know what you mean about a sense of humour being important. Keep going Lucy."
In her post, Lucy Davis said she was diagnosed a year and a half ago and the cancer has "metastasised" to her bones including her spine, right hip and ribs, and added it is "too late" for chemotherapy.
"As of now, I’m trying to live out whatever might be left of my life in as fun a way as I possibly can."
"I always like to find the teachable moments in anything negative that happens. And cancer has not disappointed in that regard; there’s a lot I have learned from it, and I’m grateful for that."
"I’m not scared of whatever comes next. I’m at peace with it."
RTÉ Entertainment.