The Office star shares advice with fans in first outing since terminal cancer news
British actress Lucy Davis has made her first public appearance since revealing her terminal cancer diagnosis, sharing some words of advice with fans as she expressed how “grateful” she was for their support.
The Office star, 53, publicly addressed her battle with stage 4 breast cancer on social media earlier this month, opening up about her road to diagnosis 18 months ago and warning signs she had missed.
On Saturday, Davis made a scheduled appearance at the For the Love of Fantasy & Sci-Fi convention, joining a panel to discuss Shaun of the Dead (2004) alongside co-star Simon Pegg and director Edgar Wright.
Gathering at London’s Excel convention centre, the actor spoke about her interactions with fans through the years, telling them she viewed them as the “second family you never knew you had”.
“Everyone is like a community, friendly, supportive of us, but you guys and each other. So I’m quite hopeful about that, to be honest,” Davis said.
“We need a bit more niceness in the world, and we get it here. So I’m grateful for you guys.”
Lucy Davis made her first public appearance since revealing her 18-month-long battle with stage 4 breast cancer. Photo / Getty Images
Asked what advice she could give to those vying for their own shot in the industry, Davis replied: “Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do or be anything that you want to do or be.
“We all grow up just with lies from the world telling us that we all have limitations, and none of us do.
“Our only limitations are the things that we think are limiting us. You can do anything and be anybody, and don’t apologise for it.”
Davis revealed her diagnosis in a candid Instagram post on August 11, explaining she had kept the news private for 18 months after doctors discovered a “really tiny” lump – that she described as more like a “hard spot” – in early 2025.
With the cancer found to have metastasised to her bones (specifically her spine, right hip and ribs), Davis was told it was too late for chemotherapy and the disease was being treated as “incurable”.
While Davis said she was increasingly struggling to stay mobile and occasionally uses a wheelchair, she is now “at peace” with her situation and hopes to live out her remaining time in the “most fun way” possible.
Several famous friends and former colleagues – including Ricky Gervais, Sarah Paulson and Jenna Fischer – shared messages of support for Davis following the news.
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