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'Inspirational' aid worker Simon Boas dies

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An "inspirational" aid worker who wrote about his dealing with terminal cancer has died. Jersey Overseas Aid (JOA) said on Monday executive director Simon Boas died at the age of 47.

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'Inspirational' aid worker Simon Boas dies

Simon Boas had written about his terminal throat cancer diagnosis and preparing to die.

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Simon Boas, aid worker whose reflections on death found an appreciative audience – obituary

He ran a UN office in Gaza, where he would protect his staff from the threats of Hamas leaders by slipping the leaders bottles of whisky

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Man who 'inspired millions' with candid cancer reflections dies

Jersey humanitarian worker Simon Boas wrote intimately about his journey with terminal cancer, providing much comfort to others in similar situations worldwide.

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ITV broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, July 15, 2024.
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