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Jade Goody
English reality television personality (1981–2009) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jade Cerisa Lorraine Goody (5 June 1981 – 22 March 2009) was an English media personality. She was a contestant on the third series of the Channel 4 reality show Big Brother in 2002. Following her eviction from the show, Goody went on to star in her own television programmes, which in turn led to her launching a variety of products under her own name.[1][2]
Jade Goody | |
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Born | Jade Cerisa Lorraine Goody (1981-06-05)5 June 1981 London, England |
Died | 22 March 2009(2009-03-22) (aged 27) Upshire, Essex, England |
Cause of death | Cervical cancer |
Resting place | Epping Forest |
Occupation | Media Personality |
Years active | 1986, 2002–2009 |
Known for | Big Brother |
Spouse |
Jack Tweed (m. 2009) |
Partner(s) | Jeff Brazier (2002–2004) |
Children | 2, including Bobby Brazier |
Parent |
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Immediately criticised by the British press for her perceived lack of decorum and intelligence,[3] Goody was dubbed by multiple outlets as "the most hated woman in Britain".[4] The country's celebrity magazines were less derisive, publishing reports of her affable nature and competent school performance from those who knew her.[3] Public opinion of Goody reached its most negative in January 2007, when she was involved in the Big Brother racism controversy while appearing as a housemate on Celebrity Big Brother 5.[5][6] Following her eviction, she made a number of apologies,[7] but continued to garner negative public reactions.[8][9]
In August 2008, Goody participated in Bigg Boss, the Indian version of Big Brother,[10] but left the show early and returned to the UK after finding out that she had cervical cancer.[11] By February 2009, the cancer had metastasized and she was terminally ill.[12][13] Goody died from cervical cancer in the early hours of 22 March 2009, at the age of 27. Public opinion of Goody had softened by the time of her death.[5] Sky Living broadcast five tribute shows from 2009 to 2012, documenting her life.