CoppaFeel founder Kris Hallenga dies aged 38 after she was diagnosed with breast cancer – as tributes are paid to ‘fun and fearless’ campaigner [Video]

CoppaFeel! founder Kris Hallenga has died aged 38 after she was diagnosed with breast cancer at 23. 

The campaigner, from Cornwall, was first diagnosed in 2009 with incurable secondary breast cancer and given a life expectancy of just two years. 

Kris taught a generation how to make sure breast cancer is diagnosed early and accurately, while determined to face her illness head-on. 

In a statement on X, CoppaFeel! said: ‘We share the sad news that our founder, boob chief, colleague, friend and queen of glittering turds, Kris, has died. 

‘Kris approached life in a creative, fun and fearless way, showing us that it is possible to live life to the full with cancer.’ 

Kris and her twin sister Maren took their charity CoppaFeel! to huge heights –  including creating checking tools, projecting onto the Houses of Parliament, and showing the first nipple on a billboard. 

How did Kris Hallenga help YOU? Email katherine.lawton@mailonline.co.uk