A 43-year woman who inspired many by her unwillingness to give in to cancer died at her home in central England on Monday.
Jane Tomlinson's accomplishments were highlighted in this blog last year after she undertook a cross-country bicycle tour in the US that later became a documentary — “Jane Tomlinson: Across the USA.”
Tomlinson learned she had breast cancer in 1990 and was told in 2000 that she had only months to live. She battled the odds with aggressive treatment as well as participating in endurance sports of running, cycling and swimming.
Said Arthur Roche, the Roman Catholic bishop of Leeds:
“She fought a very brave fight, of Olympian proportions, right to the end of her earthly life, and has left us a legacy of courage when faced with difficulty; of striving for others despite one's own important needs.”
She raised $3.5 million for cancer research, according to the International Herald Tribune.
She's survived by her husband, three children and a grandchild.
Also:
Jane Tomlinson loses cancer fight — BBC
Jane Tomlinson phenomenon — Guardian news blog
Terminal cancer patient's cross-country documentary — Biking Bis
Cycling across the US with terminal cancer — Biking Bis
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