BBC writer Ivan Noble dies at 37
Ivan Noble, the BBC News journalist who has been writing about his treatment for a brain tumour for the past two years, has died aged 37.
Thousands of users of the BBC News website followed regular accounts of his cancer, which last year included a second period of remission.
In November, however, his tumour began to grow again and last month he was admitted to a London hospice.
Ivan died on Monday and leaves a wife and two children.
Pete Clifton, editor of BBC News Interactive, said: "Ivan's column and his tremendous spirit have been an inspiration to all of us - to his many readers around the world and to his colleagues at the BBC.
"He asked to write the diary soon after the original diagnosis. He wanted to talk openly about cancer, to demystify the disease and allow people to talk freely about it. And, as a journalist, he wanted to carry on writing absorbing material for the site. Typically, he delivered on every count.
"The dialogue that opened up between Ivan and the readers was remarkable. We will all miss Ivan, and his column, but I think his humour, bravery and compassion will leave a lasting impression on us all."
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