Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden posted a devastating announcement to her Instagram account after returning to hospital.
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden had a devastating announcement to make via Instagram as she said: “I truly hate cancer.”
The professional dancer, 34, was diagnosed with grade three breast cancer in May 2023 – but announced by February 2024 that there was “no evidence of disease” left in her body after a mastectomy, chemotherapy and fertility treatment.
Now, sadly, Amy’s friend and treatment partner has sadly died from breast cancer after the pair met in hospital.
Amy announced: “Life is cruel and I truly hate cancer! A beautiful soul, Hannah, I met during treatment. Our appointments always aligned and we’d have a good natter and put the world to rights.
“Spoke about Hannah actually on Loose Women which she immediately messaged me to say thank you and loved. Hannah like me had breast cancer. We spoke so much about our lives after cancer and I remember when I saw her during my trek (had to come back for injection) she told me she wanted to join me on one next year to give back.”
Amy Dowden shared devastating news with fans (Image: Getty)
Amy went on: “I was 6 months ahead of her so she would always be asking me questions and she was just the most genuine, dedicated mother and soul. I’ve just received a message from Hannah’s friend to tell me Hannah passed last Tuesday.
“This has knocked me but also knowing she’s left two beautiful twin girls behind who already have lost their dad to this awful disease. You will live on through them Hannah!”
Amy returned to hospital for further treatment (Image: Amy Dowden / Instagram)
She added: “The news has hit me quite hard. I’m gutted and angry. RIP beautiful Hannah. What a woman!”
The statement comes after Amy returned to hospital for another preventative treatment. She shared a snap from a hospital chair with the caption: “And we are back for the first one of 2025 [injection emoji at the Sheldon Oncology Unit.
“Then joining the gang in Sheffield. Don’t enjoy these… but if they keep that cancer away it’s worth it! Plus always lovely to catch up with the unit.”
