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Tributes for Jade 'overwhelming'

Jade Goody's mother has said that the reality television star would have been "overwhelmed" by the number of flowers and cards left at her home.

Jackiey Budden said she wanted to thank everyone who had travelled to Goody's home in Upshire, Essex, to leave tribute messages.

Ms Budden said she planned to write personally to everyone who had left an address on a card at the gates.

Hundreds of well-wishers made their way to the house on Sunday to leave floral tributes, cards, balloons and soft toys - and a steady stream of people have continued to arrive.

Ms Budden removed her shoes before climbing among the mound of flowers to remove attached cards and messages.

She said she was "not coping" with her 27-year-old daughter's death, but added: "Jade would be the same as me - she would be overwhelmed by all this. It just shows how many people really loved her.

"I want to thank everyone who has bought flowers for the trouble they have taken and I shall try to reply to all of them."

Meanwhile, model Katie Price paid tribute to Goody and said the star had "opened a lot of eyes" to the risk of cervical cancer.

The 30-year-old, also known as Jordan, said she had sent a message of condolence.

Speaking at the launch of her new range of equestrian clothing at a studio in west London, Price said: "I just think it's really sad. I think she has been really great. I just hope that her family stay strong and stay together through it... Let's just hope that she has a really nice funeral."

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