An “inspirational” young man who fearlessly battled brain cancer has died aged 28, leaving family and friends heartbroken. James Barker, from Broadstairs, Kent, had a “joy for life”, was a keen footballer and runner and travelled the world doing a job he loved. But, four years ago, he began experiencing eyesight problems and headaches . In January 2022 doctors told him he had an inoperable diffuse midline glioma, which has a typical life expectancy after diagnosis of five to 15 months. Despite