Lynda Bellingham

I'm sorry but my first thought was 'book sales' and I'm sure the publisher is behind all of this.

The guy hasn't been in the public eye until now, when he has been overtaken by events surrounding Lynda's illness and death. I think Lona may well be right and he's trying to do as Lynda wanted, while also coping with grief.

I saw him talking on Loose Women yesterday. He broke down a couple of times and appeared to be steeling himself to say what he needed to say, which was to thank people for support, stacks of letters, and to say how the book was doing. He thanked the Post Office for delivering letters addressed to Mr Spain with an incomplete address in Somerset, which were being dropped through his mum's letterbox. I got the impression the poor man sees his late wife as belonging to the nation, especially after the campaign to show her Oxo advert on Christmas Day. He said would be going away at Chrstmas for a quiet time.

I don't like it much, but maybe Lynda talked about it with him in order to promote her books etc. so that her boys would benefit from the sales.

I agree with Printmiss perhaps it's his way of keeping the grief at bay.

Thought the same, such a shame,but perhaps he felt better for writing it, although there was not need to publish, of course.

I was dismayed to read his story in Saturday's newspaper. Way too soon and quite tacky to give all the details.

Yep! Me too.

Some people make a cottage industry out of bereavement and I agree, it's distasteful.

Is it just me, or does anyone else find it a bit distasteful that Lynda's husband is popping up all over the place giving interviews and detailed descriptions about his last days with his wife?

Very sad. A brave lady who will be much missed.

So sad to hear the news this morning that Lynda Bellingham has passed away had hoped she would be able to have one last Christmas with her family

Such sad news this morning and such a shame she didn't get to have her last Christmas with her family as she had hoped.

Sorry searched but didn't find this thread so started another.

How sad that she didn't get her last Christmas.

The other day and I don't normally watch Loose women showed Linda's "funny moments" on screen and what an inspirational woman. She reminds me of my dear sister who survived 3 cancers however she eventually succumbed to the last one. My sister and I had some really endearing moments before the end and I can imagine Linda and her family will be sharing their own personal moments too. Thank you Linda you are a dignified lady who will leave so many happy memories to loved ones and the public at large.

This is very sad news. I hope she gets her family Christmas and that the end is quick and peaceful.

Sorry, just realised that others mentioned the article, not sure if it was in other papers.

Read a very good interview/article in todays Telegraph, anyone else see it?

So sorry to hear about lovely Lynda Bellingham, I too thought she was in the clear. Very sad.

My thoughts are with you Lynda Bellingham we have never met but I have admired your work as an actress and when you were on Loose Women. I knew you had cancer but thought you had had treatment and were in the clear.

I know that feetlebaum! My OH has had a brush with the big C, so far is doing well. My stepfather died of 'C' as did my much loved cousin. I was using the word 'disease' collectively and I should have used commas to indicate that!

It's not a disease - it's a whole selection of diseases... Yes - Linda B is one brave lady.

I agree absentgrandma. I feel exactly the same, but I am now getting on a bit (!!!!) and feel, like you that I would much rather let nature take it's course and for the family to get on with their lives after I've gone.
Poor poor Linda, I have always liked her so much, and thought she played James Herriot's wife so well. What a horrible thing to have happened to her, the news really upset me. Such a brave lady. When oh when will there be a proper breakthrough in tackling this vilest of diseases?

it is such sad news ,but I admire Linda immensely for her brave decision. I have always said if I am diagnosed with cancer I won't have chemo or any other invasive treatment the 'specialists' try to foist on me. I will enjoy life to the end and die with all my hair, and all my 'bits'..... not spend my last precious months in a treatment room, staring at the walls. Nor do I want my family wearing silly ribbons or running marathons after I've gone. I want them to get on with thier lives.

Bravo Linda

Oh poor lady,I loved her as an actress, she was so natural. Truly inspirational. Yes she did play James Herriot's wife, she was the perfect person for the part. So sad for her family.