Lucy Davis’s dad Jasper Carrott says he’s ‘so proud & hopeful’ after daughter bravely revealed terminal cancer diagnosis

JASPER CARROTT has spoken of his pride in daughter Lucy Davis after she announced she has incurable cancer. The Office star Lucy, 53, yesterday shared that her breast cancer has metastasized and is now in her spine, hip and ribs. Actress Lucy Davis’ father Jasper Carrott has paid tribute to her after she announced her cancer is incurable Credit: Getty – Contributor The Office star Lucy said chemotherapy treatment is no longer an option Credit: Instagram/reallucydavis Today her actor dad Jasper, 81, told The Sun in a statement: “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. Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! “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.” She is best known for her role as Dawn Tinsley in sitcom The Office Credit: BBC Lucy was first diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer 18 months ago but kept the news private. Yesterday, she let fans know that the disease had spread. She wrote: “Hi friends:) I wanted to share something with you all that I’ve kept to myself for a while but for various reasons would like to share now. “A year and a half ago I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer, which has metastasized to my bones. Specifically to my spine, right hip, and my ribs. The cancer is incurable, and too late for chemo. Most read in Showbiz “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:” The TV star admitted she “doesn’t know how long she has left.” Lucy told her fans that she’s at peace with “whatever comes next,” as she shared the clip of her ringing the cancer treatment bell. While she rang the bell, Lucy confessed she has been told by doctors it’s “too late” for her to receive Chemotherapy. She said in the clip: “I’m not scared of whatever comes next. “I’m at peace with it. I’ll see my Gracie sooner than expected, and for me, leaving my physical body just means going home. “Any and all grieving is for my family; it’s far harder for them than for me.” Lucy is best known for playing Dawn Tinsley in Ricky Gervais’ comedy The Office. Dawn was a receptionist at Wernham Hogg’s Slough branch in the original UK version of The Office. Her character battled an unfulfilling engagement, failed dreams of becoming an artist and a will-they-won’t they relationship with her colleague Tim. Lucy later went on to star as Etta Candy in the Marvel film Wonder Woman and The Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina. While battling the cruel disease, Lucy explained that she’s asked her family to “make fun” of her as much as possible. She added: “The thing that has been most vital to me is humour. I asked my friends and family to make fun of me as much as possible (which they’re really good at), and most importantly of all to not treat me like a sick person. “There’s nothing that will make you feel more unwell than being treated as if you’re unwell.” She told fans that the pain can be “something else,” and she’s often finding herself opting for a wheelchair to get around just like before. Lucy made her telly debut on The Detectives – the same show her famous dad Jasper Carrott also starred in. Jasper, whose real name is Robert Davis, is a comedian, actor and presenter – He was one of the UK’s most prominent TV stars throughout the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. Comment now