Jade dies on Mother's Day

Posted by heatworld on Sunday 22 Mar 2009

Filed under: Jade Goody

We are so sad to report that Jade Goody has lost her fight against cancer. The star passed away in her sleep at 3.55am this morning with mum Jackiey and husband Jack at her side. Jackiey called Max Clifford to break the news, telling him "My beautiful girl has gone". She later emerged from the house and told reporters: "Jade died at 3.55am this morning and family and friends would like this privacy, at last, from this moment"

Max Clifford added, "I think she's going to be remembered as a young girl who has, and who will, save an awful lot of lives. She was a very, very brave girl. And she faced her death in the way she faced her whole life - full on, with a lot of courage."

Jade's body will be laid to rest in Epping Forest where she loved to spend time with her boys.

The Prime Minister Gordon Brown has lead tributes to Jade, saying "I was deeply saddened to hear the news of Jade Goody’s death. She was a courageous woman both in life and death and the whole country have 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. Every death from cancer is a tragedy and my thoughts go out to her two sons, husband and family at this time."

Jade's former partner - and father of her two sons - Jeff Brazier has also spoken out this morning. "I am devastated to learn that Jade had sadly left us on Mother’s Day," he said. "I am grateful the boys were able to say their goodbyes and spend that precious time with their wonderful mother. Bobby and Freddy are my absolute priority and I will be doing everything I can to be their rock and give them all my love and support to get them through a confusing and upsetting time. We thank everyone for their strength and love and we want to you to know we are determined to get through this as well as we can."

We'll miss you Jade.

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