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Jade is 'best mum in the world'
Last updated at 13:12pm on 23.02.09Cancer-battling Jade Goody was described as the 'best mum in the world' by her young son as she began married life, her publicist Max Clifford said today.
The reality TV star, who has been given just weeks to live, enjoyed a day of 'laughter and tears', with her two children at the heart of the lavish ceremony in Essex.
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Goody's dream wedding to Jack Tweed was attended by around 200 guests including television personalities Richard Madeley, Judy Finnigan and Paul O'Grady - and also included a performance from girlband the Sugababes.
Mother-of-two Goody was reportedly dosed with painkillers for the 45-minute service at the Down Hall Country Hotel near Hatfield Heath.
Wearing a £3,500 Makado gown, she is said to have stood for virtually the whole service before being being forced to sit down from fatigue and emotion. Her young sons then sat on her knees.
Today, Clifford told GMTV: 'It was a day she will never forget, but a day that everyone that was there won't ever forget. It was just absolutely beautiful.
'The boys were at the heart of everything that happened yesterday, giggling and laughing and obviously having a wonderful day themselves.
'She's going to enjoy what time she has left with them because that's Jade and they're very close.'
He said the event was a 'day of laughter and tears' and thoughts were now turning to the boys' Christening, which is expected to take place next week.
The former Big Brother star sold the picture and TV rights of the ceremony for nearly £1 million, and she hopes to raise as much money as possible for her sons, Bobby, five, and Freddie, four, from her previous relationship with TV presenter Jeff Brazier.
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my heart goes out to all cancer sufferers this is the most horrible diesae out there and to know that me as a 26 year old mother of 3 could also get i hope never do . jade i thibk you are doing the very best with copeing and also helping family and friends though this horrible time i liked you when you were first in bb you are very loud and proud like me lol i hope you and your family all the very best you are an insperation to us all and my 4 year old daughter loves your new bould head she asked if she cpuld have one too show her support to you will all be thinking of you xxxxxxx
- Stacey From Yate, yate ,england
Whilst Jade has my every sympathy, and I wish her a miracle, yes there are thousands of young women in the same position as Jade, facing death with young children to consider. It is fortunate that Jade can make such a huge amount of money in a very short space of time to secure her children's future, I think she is right to do it, albeit very publicly.
Luckily for me, I have beaten a cancer myself so I know and understand the massive fear Jade is dealing with, but I still had the worry of paying my bills, whilst earning very little money (sick pay) whilst going through my treatment. Jade, in the face of death, is still very fortunate. I wish her her miracle and hope that what time she has left, is the best.
- Annon, London
I agree with julie, lets remember also the wonderful jane tomlinson and her family. Jane was an inspration to all cancer sufferers.
- Kh, London UK
I feel sorry for women suffering from what Jade is going through - but not able to secure a future for their kids - because they didn't go on a reality show. I'll bet they're considered the World's Greatest Mom, too - but just don't get the accolades. Jade represents these women - she is not alone in her courageous struggle. Let's remember these anonymous brave souls as well and feel compassion for them.
- Julie Ferguson, Sarasota, FL USA
