Lisa Lynch (30 August 1979 – 11 March 2013) was a British journalist, known for writing about her experience of having cancer on her blog, Alright Tit, and in a book, The C-Word. She was portrayed by Sheridan Smith in the 90-minute BBC television drama, The C-Word,[1] written by Nicole Taylor and directed by Tim Kirkby.[2]
Lisa Lynch | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lisa McFarlane 30 August 1979 Derby, England |
| Died | 11 March 2013 (aged 33) Trinity Hospice, London, England |
| Cause of death | Cancer |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Known for | Writing about her cancer |
Biography edit
Lynch was born Lisa McFarlane on 30 August 1979, to Jane and Ian McFarlane, in Derby, England, and was raised there.[3][4]
She studied at Loughborough University and obtained an MA in journalism at Goldsmiths College, also working as a freelance journalist.[3] She married Peter Lynch in December 2006.[3] They lived in south-west London and she eventually became the editor of Real Homes and Inspired Living magazines.[3]
In 2008 Lynch was diagnosed with breast cancer, for which she had a left-side mastectomy, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, followed by reconstructive surgery.[2]
She began blogging about her experiences, using Blogspot. Stephen Fry called her blog "funny and brilliant".[3]
In 2011, secondary cancer was found, in her bones and brain, and was diagnosed as incurable.[2][3]
During her illness, she was treated by Kefah Mokbel at The Princess Grace Hospital.[5]
She died on 11 March 2013, aged 33, in Trinity Hospice, in London.[6][2] Her blog and social media accounts are now updated by members of her family and friends.
Bibliography edit
- —— (23 April 2015). The C-Word. Arrow. ISBN 978-1784750473.
References edit
- ^ Myall, Steve (3 May 2015). "Sheridan Smith's C-Word: Brother of real life heroine Lisa Lynch says he hopes it will save lives". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
- ^ a b c d "The C Word". BBC. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f Groskop, Viv (18 March 2013). "Lisa Lynch obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
- ^ "Family Announcements, LYNCH Lisa (nee McFarlane) – Funeral Directors and services – Derby Telegraph Announcements". Derby Telegraph. 15 March 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
- ^ "BBC One – The C Word, Professor Kefah Mokbel gives important cancer advice". BBC Online. 28 April 2015. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
- ^ "The C-Word". Random House. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
