BBC presenter Rachel Bland dies two days after she revealed she had only days to live
Bland was an inspiration to many after she spoke openly about her struggle with cancer in the hope that she could help others like her
BBC presenter Rachel Bland has passed away at the age of 40 after battling breast cancer for two years. Her husband, Steve Bland, confirmed the death on Twitter at 11 a.m. on September 5, saying: "Our beautiful, courageous Rachael died peacefully this morning surrounded by her close family. We are crushed but she would want me to thank everyone who took an interest in her story or sent messages of support. You’ll never know how much they meant to her. Steve and Freddie xxx"
Bland was an inspiration to many after she spoke openly about her struggle with cancer in the hope that she could help others like her. The presenter died just a little after 3 a.m.
