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David Walliams's ex-wife Lara Stone, 42, has breast cancer and urges women not to ignore changes to their bodies

Lara Stone, who has fronted campaigns for Calvin Klein and Versace, announced her breast cancer diagnosis on Saturday, saying she was "so grateful" it had been caught early.
Lara Stone, who has fronted campaigns for Calvin Klein and Versace, announced her breast cancer diagnosis on Saturday, saying she was "so grateful" it had been caught early.

Dutch supermodel Lara Stone announced the diagnosis in an Instagram post on Saturday, saying she was "so grateful" it had been caught early. Stone, who has fronted campaigns for Calvin Klein and Versace and appeared on Vogue covers, said she rarely shares her personal life online but felt compelled to speak out during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Stone was married to comedian David Walliams for five years from 2010 to 2015 and shares a son with him.

Fellow supermodel Karen Elson was among friends offering immediate support, writing: 'Sending you so much love and strength.'

Stone did not reveal when she was diagnosed, what stage her cancer is at, or what treatment she is undergoing.

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