Ab-Fab star wins private battle with breast cancer

The Absolutely Fabulous star is understood to have found a breast lump about nine months ago and was given the all-clear last month.

Saunders, mother to three daughters, is thought to have discovered the lump in October.

Since its early discovery, Saunders has undergone chemotherapy and radiotherapy sessions.

The star, who has been described as being in "very good spirits", fought her cancer battle away from the limelight and has not spoken about it publicly.

The 52-year-old, who is best known for her work with comedy partner Dawn French, was pictured last week at Wimbledon covering her head with a wig and a bandana.

She was also snapped smiling and without the wig at a recent party held by artist Tracey Emin.

Saunders has been married to former Young Ones actor and writer Adrian Edmondson for about 25 years.