Kai Widdrington, a professional dancer from *Strictly Come Dancing*, has shared a heartfelt tribute following the news of Brenda’s death. Brenda, a dedicated charity fundraiser, recently featured prominently on BBC’s *The One Show*.
Brenda was highlighted as part of the show’s “One Big Thank You” segment, a regular feature celebrating individuals making significant contributions to their communities. Despite her own battle with cancer, she managed to raise an extraordinary sum—over £170,000—for cancer research.
Widdrington had the opportunity to meet Brenda and express his admiration for her work, a segment that aired last week. Sharing a series of images and videos on Instagram, he initially praised her: “What an incredible privilege it was to meet the amazing Brenda! Her dedication to raising funds for cancer research is truly inspiring.”
He continued, offering gratitude to Brenda’s family and friends: “A heartfelt thank you to Brenda, her family and friends for all that you do and for allowing me to be part of your special day. Also, a big shoutout to *The One Show* for the wonderful opportunity and for making the One Big Thank You. Together, we can make a difference!”
Upon learning of Brenda’s passing, Widdrington swiftly posted an update on his Instagram story, reposting his original message with added sentiments: “I was so sad to hear that the star of our *One Show* Big Thank You, Brenda has passed away. She was an amazing woman and it was genuinely an honour to meet her. My sincere condolences to her family – Brenda – thanks for all you did for everyone – your legacy will live on, rest well.”
Brenda’s death deeply affected others involved with *The One Show*. Hosts Lauren Laverne and JB Gill paused the broadcast on Thursday evening to pay their respects.
“Before we introduce you to this week’s star, we unfortunately have some sad news to share,” Gill began.
Laverne continued, adding: “Last week, you may remember when we thanked Brenda, who raised over £170,000 for research into cancer treatment while dealing with her own cancer diagnosis. And this week, we heard the sad news that Brenda has died.”
The show’s recent celebration of Brenda’s remarkable achievements made the announcement of her death even more poignant.
- Brenda raised over £170,000 for cancer research.
- She was featured on *The One Show*’s “One Big Thank You” segment.
- Despite battling cancer herself, she continued to raise funds and awareness.
During the broadcast, Laverne and Gill offered their condolences to Brenda’s family, highlighting the lasting impact those recognized through the “One Big Thank You” segment often have on both the show and its audience.
