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Lucy Davis' father Jasper Carrott has said the family are 'hopeful for her future' after his daughter revealed her incurable cancer diagnosis.

The Office star, 53, shared on Tuesday that she'd been diagnosed with incurable stage four breast cancer, and she 'doesn't know how long she has left'.

Her comedian dad Jasper, 81, said in a statement on Wednesday: 'This is a very difficult time for the whole family and we have been supporting her in every way possible since her diagnosis.'

'We are so grateful for all the support we have had over this trying time and we are very hopeful for her future being what she wants it to be.

'We are so proud of our daughter and love her so much,' he added to The Sun. The way she has conducted herself through many traumatic health issues is a lesson to us all.

'We would request privacy for the coming months, but thanks once again for the love and concern shown by so many people.'

Lucy Davis' father Jasper Carrott has said the family are 'hopeful' after his daughter revealed her incurable cancer diagnosis (pictured in 2009)

In her post on Tuesday, Lucy shared that she first discovered a 'tiny, hard spot' in her breast a year ago and nearly ignored it before seeing a doctor.

The star said that despite the cancer being declared incurable she's 'at peace with whatever comes next'.

Lucy shared her diagnosis alongside an emotional video that showed her ringing the cancer treatment bell, and she wrote in her post that she's been told it's 'too late' for her to undergo chemotherapy.

The star is best known for her role as Dawn Tinsley in Ricky Gervais's comedy The Office, and went on to star in the DC film Wonder Woman.

She wrote: 'Hi friends:) I wanted to share something with you all that I've kept to myself for a while but for various reasons would like to share now.

'A year and a half ago I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer, which has metastasised to my bones. Specifically to my spine, right hip, and my ribs. The cancer is incurable, and too late for chemo.

'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.

'As of now, I'm trying to live out whatever might be left of my life in as fun a way as I possibly can. I always like to find the teachable moments in anything negative that happens.

'And cancer has not disappointed in that regard; there's a lot I have learned from it, and I'm grateful for that.

Lucy shared her diagnosis alongside a video that showed her ringing the cancer treatment bell, and she wrote in her post that she's been told it's 'too late' for her to undergo chemotherapy

'As some of you will know, the pain can really be something else. Standing and walking for too long a time can be hard, and I need to use a wheelchair sometimes (so if you see me toddling around in one, feel free to give me a push!)

'The thing that has been most vital to me is humour. I asked my friends and family to make fun of me as much as possible (which they're really good at), and most importantly of all to not treat me like a sick person.'

'There's nothing that will make you feel more unwell than being treated as if you're unwell.

'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. Any and all grieving is for my family; it's far harder for them than for me.

'I'm still going to keep up all my work for animal rights. It's so important to me. And I still would like to keep working. I'm perfectly able to do so, and acting is one of the biggest joys in my life.

'For those of you on a similar journey to mine, I do wish you well. Cancer asks a lot from us, physically and mentally. And we all get to do it however we choose. Much love to you all.'

Lucy made a name for herself as Dawn in Ricky Gervais's The Office, and she has since gone on to appear in The Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina as one of the lead's aunts, Hilda Spellman.

She also played Etta Candy in the 2017 Wonder Woman movie, and had filmed US comedy series Amy from Amarillo.

Lucy has battled with ill health and in 1997 she had a kidney transplant, using an organ donated by her mother, Hazel.

The actress, who is diabetic, required hospital treatment with kidney failure in 2005 but went on to make a full recovery.

Lucy has also been open about her experience with bulimia, which was at its worst when she was going through a divorce in 2011.

Lucy is also the daughter of the famous British comedian Jasper, who hosted the ITV game show Golden Balls.

She was married to Welsh actor Owain Yeoman from December 2006 until their divorce in October 2011.