Lucy Davis made her first public appearance since revealing she has incurable breast cancer, appearing at the For The Love Of Fantasy & Sci-Fi convention at Excel London on Saturday, August 22. The 53-year-old actress, daughter of Birmingham comedian Jasper Carrott, reunited with her Shaun Of The Dead director Edgar Wright and co-star Simon Pegg during the event.
Davis, who played Dianne in the 2004 zombie comedy, shared her gratitude with fans during a 30-minute panel appearance. Earlier this month, she revealed her stage four breast cancer had 'metastasised' to her bones since her diagnosis a year and a half ago.
Reunion with Shaun Of The Dead cast
The actress joined Wright and Pegg on stage, alongside memories of the film that also starred Nick Frost and Dylan Moran. She told fans about her favourite moments on set, saying: “I loved when we all pretended to be zombies and walked across the square, it was like being naughty school kids.”
Davis needed assistance to reach the stage for the appearance. She was not asked directly about her health during the panel, but she did acknowledge the support she had received throughout the convention.
Call for 'more niceness'
Speaking about the community at the event, Davis said: “It’s like this whole second family you never knew you had, everyone is like a community, friendly, supportive of not only us but you guys and each other. We need a bit more niceness in the world, so I’m grateful.”
Davis, best known for playing Dawn Tinsley in Ricky Gervais’s BBC series The Office, previously spoke about her diagnosis. She said: “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.”
Family support from Jasper Carrott
Following the news of her diagnosis, her father Jasper Carrott spoke publicly about the family's response. The former Golden Balls host 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.
"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.
"We would request privacy for the coming months, but thanks once again for the love and concern shown by so many people."
