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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lydia Spencer-Elliott

BBC viewers in tears over inventor’s health struggles

  • A professional inventor named Steve revealed his terminal cancer diagnosis during an appearance on Gardeners' World.
  • Steve, who lives in Cambridge with his wife Pippa, has dedicated 25 years to restoring Impington Mill on his property.
  • Despite the diagnosis, Steve maintained a positive outlook, viewing it as a challenge and focusing on preparing his family to manage the mill and garden after he is gone.
  • He expressed a desire to be remembered for the mill's restoration but even more so for the garden, which he considers a tribute to Pippa's hard work.
  • Viewers of the programme were deeply moved by Steve's story, taking to social media to express their admiration for his resilience and positive attitude.

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