In Memory of Jade Goody

BBC News Report

Jade died at home with her family in Upshire, Essex, in the early hours of Sunday after a high-profile battle with cervical cancer.

Her mother Jackiey Budden, who was at her side as she died, said: "My beautiful daughter is at peace."

Prime Minister Gordon Brown said he was "deeply saddened" by the news and described Goody as "a courageous woman both in life and death".

"The whole country has admired her determination to provide a bright future for her children.

"She will be remembered fondly by all who knew her and her family can be extremely proud of the work she has done to raise awareness of cervical cancer, which will benefit thousands of women across the UK."

Goody shot to fame after being a contestant in the third series of Big Brother in 2002 and was taking part in a version of the show in India last year when she was told of her illness.
Ms Budden asked that the family be left to grieve in peace.

The disease spread to her liver, groin and bowel and she was told it was terminal in February.

The star had been treated at the Royal Marsden Hospital in west London but wanted "to spend all the time she had got left" with new husband Jack Tweed and sons, Bobby, five, and Freddy, four.

Jade died at home at 03:14 GMT on Mother's Day. Her body was taken out of her home shortly before 0800 GMT.

Speaking outside the home, Ms Budden said: "Family and friends would like privacy at last."

Mourners started arriving at the house to pay tribute to Goody within minutes of the news breaking.

Jackie Marron, who was among those leaving floral tributes at the gates, described Goody's work to highlight the risks of cancer as an "inspiration".

"The way she's done her things is absolutely fantastic... her courage, her guts," she added.

Kim Luther, who sold Goody her home, remembered her fondly as "the girl next door, the normal girl".

Laying a bunch of flowers, she said: "She's our our Essex princess. And she will be remembered like that. She's shown awareness. She's shown that you know it can happen to absolutely anyone, this awful illness. "

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[sall1975]

the wedding song really got me coz i remember reading that she was scared to go to sleep basically she didnt want to go n didnt want to miss a thing. how cruel life can be RIP jade all our love goes to ur family xxxx

[Maxsdiscos]

Well Said Sal, Greatful for your comment.

[Maxsdiscos]

Many Strong Regards go to You Jade!

Max

[sloppyjakekisses]

She genuinely wanted to become a better person. She became a better person... Credit to Jade. Now it is time to respect her friends and family.

[pridders]

Fair Play - nice one Max - BB3 was my personal fav BB.

She had grande cojonas for letting the cameras into her fight for her life and played it out until the end for the sake and financial well-being of her kids.

Good Night God Bless Jade

[mesmerizeme]

RIP JADE

[shazofrose]

R.I.P jade... The good die young & you were taken too young babe.. Miss you doll.x.x.

[BeckyBoo1532]

she award thousands of other women about cancer, so even when she is gone, she could be saving other lives.

RIP

[Sophies09]

Sleep tight Jade you are sadly missed i love you :') XXXXX

[angels1231000]

RIP Jadexxxxxxxx

[mita18]

god bless her..x

[LonelyAsACloudUK]

Hard to believe she has gone R.I.P brave jade x may the good lord take good care of you in heaven.

[tootsie1960]

Jade, you rolled back the clouds, you are a star !

Christy Hennessy "Roll back the clouds" here on utube, please look it up & listen, it says it all !

Jade, rest in peace. xxx

Love to your family xxx

[bluewithoutyou]

The original song See the day was sang by Dee c lee and Girls Aloud did it too

[Lostwitness7]

RIP X