Jasper Carrott thanked the public "for the love and concern" shown to daughter Lucy Davis<\/p>\n
Actor and comedian Jasper Carrott has spoken about his pride and love for daughter Lucy Davis after she announced she has incurable breast cancer.<\/p>\n
The actress, best known for playing receptionist Dawn Tinsley in BBC sitcom The Office, has received an outpouring of support since she revealed her diagnosis on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Carrott, who was one of the most familiar faces on British television over several decades, told BBC News: "This is a very difficult time for the whole family and we have been supporting her in every way possible since her diagnosis.<\/p>\n
"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."<\/p>\n
He added: "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.<\/p>\n
"We would request privacy for the coming months, but thanks once again for the love and concern shown by so many people."<\/p>\n
Carrott, whose real name is Robert Davis, became a household name in the 1970s thanks to his stand-up comedy and novelty songs.<\/p>\n
He has presented programmes such as Canned Carrott, Golden Balls and Carrott's Commercial Breakdown, and acted in comedy series such as The Detectives.<\/p>\n
The Office starred Mackenzie Crook, Ricky Gervais, Lucy Davis and Martin Freeman<\/p>\n
In a statement on Instagram on Tuesday, Davis explained: "A year-and-a-half ago I was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer, which has metastasised to my bones.<\/p>\n
"Specifically to my spine, right hip, and my ribs. The cancer is incurable, and too late for chemo.<\/p>\n
"The initial lump that I felt, wasn't a 'lump' as such; rather a kind of hard spot. Really tiny. I almost didn't bother getting it checked. So I guess I'm saying don't ignore anything – get everything checked out."<\/p>\n
She added: "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'm not scared of whatever comes next. I'm at peace with it."<\/p>\n
As well as The Office, Davis has appeared in Shaun of the Dead, Wonder Woman, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip and BBC Radio 4's The Archers.<\/p>\n