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04 Apr 2009 11:27

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Culture: Jade Goody’s funeral, just as she lived: Real, loud and in public

Thousands came out for the funeral, which seemed to be designed to look majestic. Might as well. source

22 Mar 2009 11:02

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Culture: Brit reality celeb Jade Goody loses her battle with cancer

  • A public life Goody first became a fixture in the British press – specifically the British tabloid press – after starring on the British version of “Big Brother” in 2002. Goody took advantage of her notoriety by marketing the heck out of her public image. She took a PR hit in 2007 after making racist remarks on the celebrity edition of “Big Brother” but managed to recover to some degree. source
  • A public life Goody first became a fixture in the British press – specifically the British tabloid press – after starring on the British version of “Big Brother” in 2002. Goody took advantage of her notoriety by marketing the heck out of her public image. She took a PR hit in 2007 after making racist remarks on the celebrity edition of “Big Brother” but managed to recover to some degree.
  • A public death After joining the Indian edition of “Big Brother” in 2008 she was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2008. She found it was terminal weeks ago, and lived out the last few weeks of her life very publicly, including getting married in a big spectacle. She claimed she was doing it to raise money for her daughter. Goody died today in her sleep. She was 27. source

21 Feb 2009 16:20

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World: A reality star deals with the harsh reality of terminal cancer

  • People will say I’m doing this for money. And they’re right. I am, but not to buy flash cars or big houses. It’s for my sons’ future.
  • Jade Goody • Reality TV star, most notably of the 2002 British version of “Big Brother,” on her fight with cervical cancer. Goody has kept herself in the spotlight since finding out, and will get married tomorrow, with the cameras focused squarely on her. • source