BBC Strictly's Bobby Brazier's mum Jade Goody completed 'miracle last act' for sons before tragic death
02.12.2023 - 16:27
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Beloved reality star and mother, Jade Goody, exhibited an extraordinary act of love for her sons, Bobby and Freddie, just hours before her tragic death. In the final moments of her life, with only 48 hours left, Jade, drifting in and out of consciousness, heard her son Bobby crying in his sleep. Defying her deteriorating health, she summoned the last of her strength to get out of bed, climb the stairs, and bring Bobby to her hospital bed.
"She wasn't eating and the doctor said her health was deteriorating rapidly. But that night Jade got up, walked upstairs and pulled [Bobby] up onto her back and brought him to her hospital bed," her close friend Kevin Adams told The Sun. "The next day I told the doctor what had happened and she said, 'no Jade doesn't have the strength to do that because everything in her body is failing'.
"I told her that I saw it with my own eyes. She was able to do it because those kids meant everything to her.
That memory will live with me forever, it is so special to me." Jade fought a courageous battle against cervical cancer, undergoing numerous painful procedures to extend her time with her sons. However, on Valentine's Day in 2009, she received devastating news that the cancer had spread, becoming terminal.
Determined to create lasting memories, Jade astounded everyone by marrying Jack Tweed at Down Hall Country House Hotel. Despite her rapidly declining health, she not only walked down the aisle but also danced on the tables, leaving a lasting impression of joy and vitality. As her health continued to deteriorate, Jade found solace in her marriage and cherished moments with her family.