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Sue Carroll, Daily Mirror Journalist, Dies Of Cancer Aged 58

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Huffington Post UK   First Posted: 26/12/11 13:07 GMT Updated: 26/12/11 13:58 GMT

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Daily Mirror journalist Sue Carroll has died aged 58 after a battle with cancer.

She was described as the "Queen of Columnists" by Mirror associate editor Kevin Maguire.

Daily Mirror editor Richard Wallace paid tribute to the journalist, who had been writing a column for the paper for 13 years: "Although we knew this moment would come, it is still a great shock.

"Sue had faced her long and painful illness with enviable fortitude.

"Until the final few days she was still doing what she loved the most: reading the papers and giving her inimitable thoughts on the world around us - with, of course, the odd no-nonsense rant thrown in.

"Sue was part of the heart and soul of the Daily Mirror - and had a direct line to our readers.

"But she was also very close to some of us personally. So first and foremost we grieve a great friend."
Writing about her struggle with pancreatic cancer in March, she said: "For now I have so much to be grateful for. Next week I’m travelling to Spain for a break – an enterprise which seems to involve military precision when a year ago a holiday required nothing more complicated than throwing some shorts and swimmies into a suitcase."

The columnist last wrote for the paper in August.

In March, she told the Alan Titchmarsh show that her friends' reaction to her diagnosis was "very touching".

“At times like this you think, ‘what I could do with now is an angel’. You suddenly find you are surrounded by them – in the shape of your friends.

“You think you can count friends on one hand, but you have no idea how many people love you. It’s been very touching.

“People help in the most incredible ways and give you their time, they are wonderful. I have treated my friends like therapists.”


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Daily Mirror journalist Sue Carroll has died aged 58 after a battle with cancer. She was described as the "Queen of Columnists" by Mirror associate editor Kevin Maguire. Daily Mirror editor Rich...
Daily Mirror journalist Sue Carroll has died aged 58 after a battle with cancer. She was described as the "Queen of Columnists" by Mirror associate editor Kevin Maguire. Daily Mirror editor Rich...
 
 
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nottonguetied
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03:22 PM on 12/27/2011
routine vaccinations have alot to answer for!
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GrHdfld
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01:56 AM on 12/27/2011
Always sad and it is VITAL that quicker progress be made in the fight against all types of cancer. My beautiful wife, Lorraine, died after only three weeks following a diagnosis for secondary liver cancer on 4th Dec 2009. In the three weeks she shed not one single tear. She was only 54. We are still devastated. My father died of lung cancer in 1980 at only 66. My best friends wife has ovarian cancer and the stress shows on the whole family. A very close friend in Twickenham has had both breasts removed and still suffers. Another friend lost his wife 18 months ago to ovarian cancer and a very dear friend in New York State has, only a few months ago, been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Support the research, cancer hospitals and hospices.
I didn't know you but rest in peace Sue. So very sad.
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cantabria
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09:19 AM on 12/27/2011
You are so unlucky with this illness! The UK is only in front of Albania in European cancer survival rates, this is because other countries spot family histories and do regular checks to treat the cancer very quickly. I expect somebody has made a calculation and worked out it is cheaper the UK way.
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jomtie
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03:54 PM on 12/27/2011
There has been a lot of breast cancer in my family and have been told by a geneticist that I have a 1 in 3 chance of developing the disease. All my relatives who have had breast cancer developed it post menopause, i.e. after the age of 55. Since 1994 I have been having annual breast screening at the local family history clinic. Last year I turned 52 and am just coming into the age group that my family history suggests I am most likely to develop breast cancer BUT I have been discharged from the family history clinic and put on to the normal routine mammogram programme which will screen me every three years rather than every 12 months. This is despite the fact that I have had bowel cancer and am also on HRT. I have to assume that the family history clinic has been told to make savings!! Let's hope I fall into the 2 out of 3 of my genetic group that does not get breast cancer or I won't be here to complain!
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rob245754
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06:54 PM on 12/27/2011
I fully agree with you about cancer, but there have been great advances in recent years, I managed to survive pancreatic cancer, now after 6yrs I'm one of the few and I'm greatful for the chance to live, when my doctors told me it was terminal, a posative outlook is essential and also hope, for our bodies are an amazing thing.
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01:45 AM on 12/27/2011
A great columnist and often a voice of reason. A very sad loss to the world
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nottonguetied
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01:39 AM on 12/27/2011
cancer is BIG business = NO cure
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f0rTyLeGz
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07:41 AM on 12/27/2011
Actually non-Hodgkins lymphoma and AIDS are often beaten by good doctors.
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nottonguetied
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03:20 PM on 12/27/2011
Actually non-Hodgki­ns lymphoma and AIDS are often beaten by good doctors.

is that a fact?
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ludders
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09:58 PM on 01/16/2012
sorry nottonquetied you are sadly misinformed some 98% of all cancers can be cured these days,
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weskirk1
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01:38 AM on 12/27/2011
Cancer knows no borders or creed,
very sad news indeed.
May Sue rest in peace, and condolences
too all concerned.
wes
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missrinkypink
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01:25 AM on 12/27/2011
Never afraid to say what was on her mind even if it wasn't the majority opinion, down to earth with a good heart and total empathy. Such a shock to hear of her passing RIP lovely Sue, I will miss your wise words.
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hartillbrian
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01:10 AM on 12/27/2011
Such a young age to to die of natural causes. My heart goes out to he family and friends.
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ibrown9876
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12:34 AM on 12/27/2011
My heart goes out to a fellow north east lady who lost her battle to this terrible disease. I lost my north east lady to cancer a few weeks ago also aged 58 I can understand how her family feel at this terrible time
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Marina18
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10:17 PM on 12/26/2011
So so sad, I never knew this wonderful lady had Cancer. I lost both of my parents to this cruel disease, my sister also is recovering after breast Cancer. So tragic. R.I.P Sue
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Balbinder kaur
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10:02 PM on 12/26/2011
R.I.P Sue Carroll she will be sadly missed always loved reading her columns she told it like it was. Balbinder Kaur -Houghton Le Spring.
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lunacougar
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09:35 PM on 12/26/2011
As Polly Fillers' go she was the best of 'em, a great shame.
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jimmc635
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09:27 PM on 12/26/2011
A beatfull lady taken by an ugly disease. R I P. Sue.
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COURIER
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07:42 PM on 12/26/2011
may you rest in peace cancer is dreadful illness and i have great admiration for those who suffer having nursed my late partner through the last few months of her life i know first hand what this does to families may they find a cure in 2012 god bless
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FightforBritain
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07:32 PM on 12/26/2011
RIP Sue and kind thoughts for your family and all who knew you.
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LookAtTheKing
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07:22 PM on 12/26/2011
...i personally just thought she was a lovely lady......damn cancer......RIP Sue baby !
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