His death in January at the age of 54 shocked and saddened people across the globe.

But the spirit of Damien Lee, five-time cancer warrior and Co-Founder and CEO of Bournemouth-based Mr Lee’s Noodles, very much lives on with the publication of a new book.

The inspirational entrepreneur has co-authored The Noodle Cookbook, published this week by Ebury Press.

It contains 101 healthy and delicious noodle recipes for happy eating with tasty dishes from Vietnam to China.

According to the publishers: “From Shanghai ‘Yum Cha’ Noodles, Mr Lee’s Cracking Katsu and Bamboo Buckwheat Noodles to Tonkotsu Pork Noodles and Cantonese Wanton Soup, The Noodle Cookbook has a recipe for every craving, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free friendly options.

“With tasty dishes from Vietnam to China, The Noodle Cookbook will spice up your meals and satisfy those instant noodle cravings.

“No worries, eat happy!”

The book also has an essential store-cupboard section, notes on health-boosting ‘hero ingredients’ and healthy swap-ins for favourite Asian condiments.

Damien was born in Melbourne, Australia, and moved to the UK in 1993.

When diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, he knew he had to start eating better but still craved his favourite snack – instant noodles.

So, Damien launched Mr Lee’s Noodles in 2016 with the aim of bringing healthy and sustainable instant noodles in a pot without the ‘nasties’ to the public.

Damien died on January 28 after a six-year battle against cancer.

He left a wife, Weronika, and two sons.

Graeme Hossie, Co-Founder of Mr Lee’s said: “Damien will always be a special part of the many people he so inspired with his courage, resilience, dynamism, endless optimism, buccaneering style and huge huge heart.

“Through his long and several battles with cancer he never stopped being tremendously creative and inspiring, or building relentlessly toward the realisation of his dreams.

“He made time for people and was a true friend to everyone.

“He was extremely proud of how his aspirations to change things for the better are now being realised around the world.

“We will all miss him terribly but also feel very privileged to be part of fulfilling his living and lasting mission to help people eat healthier, better food.”

• The Noodle Cookbook, co-authored by Damien Lee of Mr Lee’s Noodles, was published by Ebury Press on March 4. It is available from Mr Lee’s Noodles here as well as Amazon and book stores, price £15.99.