Tributes to 'courageous' Goody

A poem to Goody was among the tributes left outside her house

Hundreds of people have visited Jade Goody's house to pay tribute to the reality TV star, who died of cancer on Sunday, aged 27.

More than 100 bouquets of flowers have been left at the gates, along with candles and messages of condolence.

Goody died at home with her family in Upshire, Essex after a high-profile battle with cervical cancer.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown led tributes to the star praising her as "a courageous woman".

Mr Brown said he was "deeply saddened" by the news of her death, adding: "The whole country has admired her determination to provide a bright future for her children.

"She will be remembered fondly by all who knew her and her family can be extremely proud of the work she has done to raise awareness of cervical cancer, which will benefit thousands of women across the UK."

'Inspiration'

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Jackie Marron was among those leaving floral tributes at the gates. She described Goody's work to highlight the risks of cancer as an "inspiration".

"The way she's done her things is absolutely fantastic... her courage, her guts," she added.

Goody's mother Jackiey Budden, who was at her side as she died, said: "My beautiful daughter is at peace. Family and friends would like privacy at last."

Details of the star's funeral have yet to be finalised but Goody's publicist Max Clifford said it was likely to be a "celebration" of her life.

Her cortege is expected to process through Loughton - near her home - after a church service, he said.

Goody shot to fame as a contestant in the third series of Big Brother in 2002, and was taking part in the Indian version of the show when she was told of her diagnosis.

The disease spread to her liver, groin and bowel and she was told it was terminal in February.

Jeff Brazier, father of Goody's two sons Bobby, five, and Freddy, four said he was "grateful the boys were able to say their goodbyes and spend that precious time with their wonderful mother".

"Bobby and Freddie are my absolute priority and I will be doing everything I can to be their rock and to give them all my love and support to get them through a confusing and upsetting time."

Media interest

Goody's illness had featured in the media on a daily basis and she allowed digital TV channel Living to film her treatment as well as documenting her wedding to partner Jack Tweed a month before her death.

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