Actress Lucy Davis, known for her role in the U.S. version of "The Office," has spoken out about her incurable cancer diagnosis, encouraging fans to pursue their aspirations without limitations.
Davis, 53, revealed earlier this month that she has been diagnosed with stage four breast cancer that has metastasized to her bones. Despite the gravity of her diagnosis, she attended the For the Love of Fantasy & Sci-Fi convention at London's ExCeL on Saturday, her first public appearance since the announcement.
During her appearance, Davis shared a message of perseverance with her fans, whom she considers her "second family." "Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do or be anything that you want to do or be," she told the audience. "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 also called for greater kindness in the world, stating, "We need a bit more niceness in the world, and we get it here. So I’m grateful for you guys."
Her attendance at the convention, where she reunited with "Shaun of the Dead" director Edgar Wright and star Simon Pegg, comes just over two weeks after she announced her diagnosis on Instagram. In her post, Davis shared that a year and a half ago, she discovered a "tiny, hard spot" in her breast and nearly ignored it.
She explained that the cancer is incurable and too late for chemotherapy. "The initial lump that I felt, wasn't a "lump" as such; rather a kind of hard spot. Really tiny. I almost didn't bother getting it checked. So I guess I'm saying don't ignore anything - get everything checked out," she advised.
Davis expressed a sense of peace with her situation, stating, "I'm not scared of whatever comes next. I'm at peace with it. I'll see my Gracie [her dog, who died in 2024] sooner than expected, and for me, leaving my physical body just means going home."
She also shared her experience with pain and the need for a wheelchair at times, emphasizing the vital role of humor and the importance of not being treated as an unwell person. Davis plans to continue her work for animal rights and her acting career, finding joy in both.
Davis, who previously had a kidney transplant in 1997 and has been open about her struggles with bulimia, is best known for her role as Dawn Tinsley in Ricky Gervais's comedy "The Office." She also starred in the DC film "Wonder Woman."