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Freddie Brazier makes heartbreaking confession about 'memories' of mum Jade Goody before death

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Updated 10:39 29 Aug 2024 GMT+1Published 09:55 29 Aug 2024 GMT+1

Freddie Brazier makes heartbreaking confession about 'memories' of mum Jade Goody before death

Freddie Brazier opened up about his late mother during an episode of Celebrity Race Across the World

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

Freddie Brazier has made a heartbreaking confession about 'memories' of his late mum, Jade Goody, before her death.

Jade rose to fame when she appeared on the third series of Big Brother in 2002, before going on to star on season five of the celebrity spin-off in 2007.

She then passed away in March 2009, aged just 27, after being diagnosed with cervical cancer, which later spread to other areas of her body, including her liver, bowel and groin.

The reality TV star left behind her two kids with 45-year-old ex-partner Jeff Brazier, sons Bobby and Freddie - who are now aged 21 and 19, respectively.

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Freddie Brazier opened up about 'memories' of his mum on Celebrity Race Across the World (BBC)
Freddie Brazier opened up about 'memories' of his mum on Celebrity Race Across the World (BBC)

But it seems like Jade's sons are following in her footsteps also making appearances on TV, with Bobby being the runner-up of last season's Strictly Come Dancing while Freddie has taken on BBC's Celebrity Race Across The World challenge with his dad.

Speaking to the cameras, the 19-year-old revealed: "I don't really like showing my emotions.

"I don't even speak to my dad much about my mum either. I just avoid it."

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Freddie continued, saying that he prefers to 'bottle it up', adding: "I don't want to feel like I'm a burden to them.

"A lot of my memories that I have of my mum have come from watching a documentary, YouTube clips, newspapers, they are not my memories."

He opened up about not having any memory of being 'held' by his mum, carrying on: "If I had more memories of her, it would have made it a whole lot harder for me.

"But I think I would rather that than not really remember the things that I had done with my mum."

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Jade Goody passed away in 2009 after being diagnosed with cervical cancer (Dave M. Benett / Contributor / Getty Images)
Jade Goody passed away in 2009 after being diagnosed with cervical cancer (Dave M. Benett / Contributor / Getty Images)

Freddie resolved: "It's just life really and I've kind of accepted that."

His older brother, Bobby, has also previously reflected on losing their mum at such a young age.

He had only been five when his mother died, meaning that - while Jade was one of the most well-known names in the UK at the height of her fame - his own memories of her aren’t quite so clear.

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In an interview with The Times last year, Bobby was asked if he remembered much about his mum.

"Not a whole lot," he replied. "Maybe memories of memories. I’m always being told about her and what she meant to people. I guess I know my mum through other people’s memories of my mum."

Bobby agreed that Jade had an 'excellent personality', adding: "Thanks, Mum, for giving me your amazing personality and your beautiful face."

Celebrity Race Across the World airs on BBC One and is currently available to stream on BBC iPlayer.

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If you have experienced a bereavement and would like to speak with someone in confidence, contact Cruse Bereavement Care via their national helpline on 0808 808 1677.

Featured Image Credit: BBC/Dave M. Benett/Getty Images

Topics: Celebrity, Parenting, TV And Film, Bobby Brazier, BBC

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.

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