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| Goody's fans bid a last farewell | Goody's fans bid a last farewell |
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| The funeral celebrated Jade in her own words By Fiona Pryor Entertainment reporter, BBC News | The funeral celebrated Jade in her own words By Fiona Pryor Entertainment reporter, BBC News |
| "She became a princess in Bermondsey and then a queen in Essex." | "She became a princess in Bermondsey and then a queen in Essex." |
| These are the words of Jade Goody's publicist Max Clifford as he speaks at her funeral. And they are words many of the thousands of well-wishers outside the church in Buckhurst Hill, Essex probably agree with. | These are the words of Jade Goody's publicist Max Clifford as he speaks at her funeral. And they are words many of the thousands of well-wishers outside the church in Buckhurst Hill, Essex probably agree with. |
| It seems nearly everyone has a Jade Goody story. Even one of the local taxi drivers recalls how he had picked her up in the cab many times before. He tells me I am sitting in her very seat. | It seems nearly everyone has a Jade Goody story. Even one of the local taxi drivers recalls how he had picked her up in the cab many times before. He tells me I am sitting in her very seat. |
| The fascination generated by the late reality TV star is evidenced by the many who have travelled from all over the UK to pay their last respects. | The fascination generated by the late reality TV star is evidenced by the many who have travelled from all over the UK to pay their last respects. |
| Yasmine Kart has been encamped outside the church since late last night, after leaving her home in Wales. | Yasmine Kart has been encamped outside the church since late last night, after leaving her home in Wales. |
| Dressed in a black sweater with 'RIP Jade Goody' emblazoned on the back, she says: "She's taken people's hearts, and I am one of them." | |
| She is not the only person to have donned specially-printed tops for the occasion. | She is not the only person to have donned specially-printed tops for the occasion. |
| Tribute t-shirts | Tribute t-shirts |
| Many are wearing t-shirts bearing Goody's face and clutching home-made banners of photos cut out from recent copies of OK magazine. | Many are wearing t-shirts bearing Goody's face and clutching home-made banners of photos cut out from recent copies of OK magazine. |
| Liam Lawless, from Braintree in Essex, turned up wearing a pink feather boa because he thinks "Jade would have liked it". | Liam Lawless, from Braintree in Essex, turned up wearing a pink feather boa because he thinks "Jade would have liked it". |
| He adds: "I think it describes Jade's personality - flamboyant and outgoing." | He adds: "I think it describes Jade's personality - flamboyant and outgoing." |
| Liam is a huge fan of the star, who made her name on the Channel 4 show Big Brother. | Liam is a huge fan of the star, who made her name on the Channel 4 show Big Brother. |
| He says he will miss her "dopey comments" the most. | He says he will miss her "dopey comments" the most. |
| "I think Jade did a wonderful job doing what she did - entertaining people," he adds. | "I think Jade did a wonderful job doing what she did - entertaining people," he adds. |
| Some of the crowd had travelled from as far away as Wales | Some of the crowd had travelled from as far away as Wales |
| The atmosphere before the cortege arrives is upbeat, with people happy to stand for several hours waiting just to catch a glimpse of the star's coffin. | The atmosphere before the cortege arrives is upbeat, with people happy to stand for several hours waiting just to catch a glimpse of the star's coffin. |
| Melanie Meiken travelled from Stoke-on-Trent, and says: "People are quite cheery, but to be honest I think that's what she would have wanted." | Melanie Meiken travelled from Stoke-on-Trent, and says: "People are quite cheery, but to be honest I think that's what she would have wanted." |
| The morning starts bleakly for a spring day, with dark clouds and the imminent possibility of rain. | The morning starts bleakly for a spring day, with dark clouds and the imminent possibility of rain. |
| However, as the funeral procession approaches the church, blue sky appears and the sun comes out, which some among the crowd liken to Goody herself watching the proceedings. | |
| Although the procession arrives late, no-one seems to mind. | Although the procession arrives late, no-one seems to mind. |
| Dark glasses | Dark glasses |
| For some of the mourners the funeral proves to be a perfect time to spot celebrities, with huge cheers and frantic photo-taking as TV presenter Davina McCall and pop star Jamelia turn up. | |
| There is even one small girl waiting at the church gates with an autograph book hoping to meet some of her idols. | There is even one small girl waiting at the church gates with an autograph book hoping to meet some of her idols. |
| Despite that, it seems today is not the day for celebrities to take the usual photo opportunity. | Despite that, it seems today is not the day for celebrities to take the usual photo opportunity. |
| Several celebrities, including singer Jamelia, attended the funeral | Several celebrities, including singer Jamelia, attended the funeral |
| McCall, who turns up on foot accompanied by a police officer, opts for huge dark sunglasses to hide her eyes from the public and speaks to nobody as she enters the gates. | McCall, who turns up on foot accompanied by a police officer, opts for huge dark sunglasses to hide her eyes from the public and speaks to nobody as she enters the gates. |
| Former Blue singer Anthony Costa says he was "absolutely devastated" Goody had gone. "I hope her legacy goes on." | |
| After the service he admits he is "very upset". | After the service he admits he is "very upset". |
| Despite everything, it doesn't stop a member of the public from taking a picture of the pop star. "I know it's a sad day, but can you smile please?" asks the fan. | Despite everything, it doesn't stop a member of the public from taking a picture of the pop star. "I know it's a sad day, but can you smile please?" asks the fan. |
| Many try desperately to get on TV by waving at various camera crews and calling home to find out if they can be seen. | Many try desperately to get on TV by waving at various camera crews and calling home to find out if they can be seen. |
| It's just like losing my mum all over again Fan Tina Green | It's just like losing my mum all over again Fan Tina Green |
| For Tina Green from Dagenham the gathering of Goody's fans compares with the late Princess Diana's funeral in 1997. | For Tina Green from Dagenham the gathering of Goody's fans compares with the late Princess Diana's funeral in 1997. |
| "We're going to do just what we did at Diana's and throw these flowers at the hearse," says the mother-of-four, holding up a small bunch of daffodils. | "We're going to do just what we did at Diana's and throw these flowers at the hearse," says the mother-of-four, holding up a small bunch of daffodils. |
| "Her story touched me from the word go. My mum died of cancer when I was 13 and my nan died two years later, so it brought it all home. | "Her story touched me from the word go. My mum died of cancer when I was 13 and my nan died two years later, so it brought it all home. |
| "It's just like losing my mum all over again." | "It's just like losing my mum all over again." |
| Having brought several members of her family with her, Tina is determined to remember the day by recording the whole event "to capture the moment". | Having brought several members of her family with her, Tina is determined to remember the day by recording the whole event "to capture the moment". |
| Some let their clothing pay tribute | Some let their clothing pay tribute |
| She is not the only one to throw flowers. By the time the hearse carrying Goody's body turns up, it is covered in bouquets. | |
| Amongst them are the floral tributes from Goody's family and friends. The biggest one reads "Jade from Bermondsey". | Amongst them are the floral tributes from Goody's family and friends. The biggest one reads "Jade from Bermondsey". |
| The other tributes carry messages: "Legend", "Star", "Friend" but it is the tribute that reads "East Angula" [sic] that raises a small chuckle from fans as it reminded them of Goody's notorious comment in the Big Brother House. | |
| As the service starts, the crowd grows silent, but when husband Jack Tweed takes to the pulpit he receives a huge round of applause. | As the service starts, the crowd grows silent, but when husband Jack Tweed takes to the pulpit he receives a huge round of applause. |
| Several people shed tears throughout, but the crowd remains silent, only clapping after each speaker to show their support and remind the congregation they are there. | |
| She's a lovely lady, the children really warmed to her Claire Muggleton | She's a lovely lady, the children really warmed to her Claire Muggleton |
| As the ceremony comes to a close many members of the public are seen holding each other. | As the ceremony comes to a close many members of the public are seen holding each other. |
| 'Lovely send off' | 'Lovely send off' |
| As the coffin and hearse pass by the crowds on its way to the burial site, there is an even louder round of applause. | As the coffin and hearse pass by the crowds on its way to the burial site, there is an even louder round of applause. |
| Shouts of "we love you Jade" are heard and more flowers are thrown at the car. | Shouts of "we love you Jade" are heard and more flowers are thrown at the car. |
| And as the crowd starts to leave some look upset and dab their eyes. | And as the crowd starts to leave some look upset and dab their eyes. |
| Others seem content they had been there to bid farewell to Goody. | Others seem content they had been there to bid farewell to Goody. |
| Lisa Casey left her home at 0300 BST to make sure she secured a good spot outside to watch the funeral. | |
| "We wanted to be with her. It's been worth it but my feet are killing me and I want to go home. | |
| "But the atmosphere has been really good. She had a lovely send off." | "But the atmosphere has been really good. She had a lovely send off." |
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