Jade Goody Dies

Former Big Brother U.K. star Jade Goody has died in her sleep after a very public battle with cervical cancer.

Goody’s agent, Max Clifford, made the announcement a short time ago after receiving the confirmation from the 27-year-old’s mother, Jackiey Budden.

“It’s just very sad,” Clifford said, on the verge of tears. “We got very close and I’ve got a lot of respect and admiration for the girl. She was a 27-year-old girl facing up to cervical cancer.”

Clifford received a phone call from Budden shortly after 3 a.m. this morning, who told him: “My beautiful girl has gone.”

Ironically, Goody passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning – Mother’s Day in Great Britain – after agreeing to live the last weeks of her life in the public eye to give her sons the best possible chance at a future free from financial struggle.

The controversial reality television star first learned that she had cancer whilst competing in the Indian version of Big Brother.

Whatever your opinion of Goody, I am sure you will all join me in sending your condolences to her family, husband and sons, who now face life without such a strong, vibrant character in their lives. May you rest in peace, Jade.

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