Dying Jade slips into 48hr 'coma'

Fears she’s too ill for boys’ Mothers Day visit

VIGIL: Husband Jack with roses yesterday
VIGIL: Husband Jack with roses yesterday

DYING Jade Goody has been in a coma-like state for two days, the News of the World can reveal.

A source close to the family told us: "She has not really been with it for the last 48 hours.

"She badly wants to see her kids on Mothers Day but hardly has any energy at all.

"Due to her medication and her worsening condition she has been drifting in and out for 48 hours and has essentially been in a coma-like state.

"A few days ago she was humming a little tune but she's hardly talking at all now. And at times she is completely out of it."

The 27-year-old reality star has courageously clung to life far longer than expected. But yesterday her close family feared she would not be in any state to see her beloved boys Bobby, five, and Freddie, four, today.

An insider said: "Everyone wants her to be able to see the boys but it may be too much. She is out of it. She didn't know where she was at one point.

"But knowing Jade she will be fighting hard to find the strength. Being a mum is what matters most to her."

The family pal said that, if Jade is awake, nurses will assess whether she is physically strong enough for a visit from her sons before asking her if she wants them to be brought to her.

COURAGE: Jade clings on
COURAGE: Jade clings on

Before her condition worsened, Jade insisted she did not want the boys seeing her looking at her most poorly.

This may also be the last weekend Jade spends with new husband Jack Tweed, 21, even if she survives another week.

He is due back in court on Thursday after being convicted of a vicious assault on a taxi driver and has been warned he faces a second spell behind bars.

Magistrates in Epping, Essex, ignored pleas from his solicitor to adjourn the case for two months so he could help take care of Jade.

Tweed is said to be racked with guilt at the prospect of going back to jail and leaving Jade's sickbed.

Well-wishers continued to leave flowers at the star's mansion in Upshire, Essex, yesterday, as close family and friends came and went.

Early in the day pal Kevin Adams, who nursed Jade through her harrowing chemotherapy sessions, was seen walking in with two nurses. He was carrying a large grey Royal Mail sack.

TEARY: Jackie
TEARY: Jackie

The trio looked grim as they walked back into the barn conversion where Jade has a special bed on loan from London's Royal Marsden Hospital.

Adams and Tweed left the house separately around lunchtime. Jade's husband looked distraught as he climbed into a friend's car and, asked how Jade was, replied: "Sleeping".

But he joked that his mother-in-law Jackiey Budden, seen wiping away tears outside the house yesterday, had had a spray tan after Jade said she had to look her best at her funeral.

Forty minutes later personal trainer Adams and a friend returned carrying M&S and Clinton Cards bags. Tweed arrived back at the house shortly after 5.30pm clutching a bunch of roses.

Shortly before 9pm Jackiey put on a brave face when a well-wisher arrived with a bouquet, joking: "We have no vases left.

"If anyone else is thinking of bringing flowers, could they bring a vase too!"

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jade i really feeel sorry 4 u. R.I.P

By ciilem.. Posted June 22 2009 at 5:10 PM.

R.I.P. I ve failled after 30 minutes, thinking what can i write, then '' may blessings be ''

By louis.. Posted March 23 2009 at 4:54 PM.

mY THOUGHTS ARE WITH JADES LOVED ONES AT THIS TERRIBLE TIME. R.I.P DEAR JADE NO MORE SUFFERING XX

By JANE.. Posted March 22 2009 at 10:27 PM.

R.I.P you will be miss so so much XXX

By frances.. Posted March 22 2009 at 11:50 AM.

You chose a great day to be remembered .... you was a great mum and a great role model for young girls to make sure they are aware how important that appointment is, you have possibly saved many lives even though you lost your own brave fight! Sleep now your work is done Angel .... Jxx

By Jane.. Posted March 22 2009 at 11:35 AM.

R.I.P love............... sleep well now that are pain free xxxxxxxxxxxxx

By jacqui.. Posted March 22 2009 at 8:07 AM.

To a beautiful and special woman Jade Happy Mothers Day angel. The thing i said this morning to my husband i hope Jade is here for mothers day and your here you've battled so well were so proud of you sweetheart. i hope today you get to spend this special day with your 2 gorgous sons even it is for a kiss and a hug you deserve it babe it was just last week we were so worried you would'nt see last Tuesday and your here today. My mum died from cancer Dec 06 and she tried so hard to see Christmas but she did'nt make it she passed away 24th Dec i'm so proud of your fight against this. My prayers are with you all today and always thinking of you all xxxxxxxxxxxx

By stace.. Posted March 22 2009 at 8:07 AM.

"The star died at home at 3.14am on Mother's Day.
Her mother Jackiey Budden said: "My beautiful daughter is at peace." ...."

RIP Jade you put up a brave fight.

xxxxx

By wendy.. Posted March 22 2009 at 8:01 AM.

God bless your boys and family your with the angels now not in pain any more everyone will miss you jadexx

By paula house.. Posted March 22 2009 at 8:02 AM.

R.I.P love............... sleep well now that are pain free xxxxxxxxxxxxx

By jacqui.. Posted March 22 2009 at 8:03 AM.

you were such a bubbly happy person and i really amazing mother to your boys who look like to very special young men who will grow up to be very proud that you was there mum, i think god is so cruel as he snatches away lives of the people that do derserve to be here on earth god bless you jade.
becca

By rebecca collinson.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:42 AM.

happy mothers day jade u deserve every bit of it today u are a very strong women

By natasha scorer.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:41 AM.

jade you was such a fighter till the end were all going to miss you x

By debbie.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:47 AM.

shes gone.R.I.P

By ror.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:46 AM.

Jade died at 2am this morning. RIP jade, those poor little boys. My heart goes out to them all XXX

By laura.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:49 AM.

you showed the world your strength and determination and clung to life as long as possible our thoughts are with your family today especially your boys we'l all be lookin for the brightest star 2nite u were an inspiration to us all RIP jade x

By debbie.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:53 AM.

R.I.P. Jade xx

By Jo.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:53 AM.

R.I.P Jade, You put up a VERY BRAVE fight. sending lots of love to your Boys, jack, your mum and grandparents. At least you are no longer in pain. xxx

By Lisa Jane Smith.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:53 AM.

god bless u jade rest in peace love u 2 bits x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

By michelle jones.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:55 AM.

rest in peace jade you were a fighter the lord with watch over your boys

By renee.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:59 AM.

jade you have inspired a lot of people and done a lot of good things in your life .i cant belive you have left us already you will be missed by millions.
R.i.p jade goody
love thomas xxx

By thomas .. Posted March 22 2009 at 8:00 AM.

Happy Mothers Day Jade,
What a brave Brave girl you are,Lots of love to you & yours,
xxx

By Hilary.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:28 AM.

just heard the sad news on the BBC R.I.P. you where a fighter and deserved better. our love thoughts go out to you and your family. Respect

By heta .. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:31 AM.

Just heard the very sad new's.
RIP Jade
My thought's are with the family
Love you xxxxx

By Donna.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:31 AM.

R.I.P. Jade - how tragic on Mothering Sunday. Thought are with you and family. God bless xxx

By Colin Handley.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:30 AM.

just seen on bbc news
R.I.P JADE no more pain x

By sandra.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:29 AM.

happy mothers day jade one brave young lady xxx

By sandra.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:32 AM.

happy mothers day god bless you and family xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

By jacky.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:32 AM.

Rest in peace jade you are now in no more pain...
god bless you xxx my thoughts are with your family.

By pash.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:36 AM.

R I P Jade my thoughts are with your family and now u may be at peace xxx

By jo.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:35 AM.

just heard the news - god rest you Jade x

By anne.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:34 AM.

i cant believe how much you have been fighting this and you so wanted tomake it to mothers day for your boys, but i got told this morning by my dad that you passed away last night... you was a strong fighter jade and i feel for your family so much as i lost my mum to this horrible illness in sept 08 and your journey through this has been so like my mums.

RIP JADE XXX

By kelly.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:36 AM.

out of pain at last, you did good by your boys. Rest in peace

By Gill.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:41 AM.

Jade Goody Has Passed Away Peacefully In Her Sleep. Sunday 22nd March 2009. Rest In Peace

By Nugget.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:40 AM.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY JADE YOU DESERVE TO SEE THIS DAY AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL BOYS. THEN IF THERE IS A GOD HE WILL LET YOU SLEEP AWAY AND REST PEACEFULLY YOU HAVE SUFFERED ENOUGH LITTLE ONE YOU ARE ONE OF THE BRAVEST PEOPLE I KNOW AND DID NOT DESERVE THIS BUT YOUR LEGACY WILL CARRY ON SAVIND LIVES LOVE YOU TO BITS AND WILL MISS YOU XXXX

By ANNE.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:26 AM.

Lets pray that the soon to be Sainted Cardinal Newman can provide the miracle Jade needs today, bless you Jade

By anne.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:25 AM.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY JADE, THINKING OF YA AND UR LOVED ONES X X X X

By Shelley0409.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:18 AM.

Happy Mothers day Jade wow you have inspired so many people Jackie i hope you have a lovely day too i know its not going to be easy for you today you daughter gets her fighting spirit from you she is a credit to you...
God bless you Jade always in our thoughts xx

By anne.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:04 AM.

Dear Jade,
my thought's and prayer's are with you and your mum Jackie, and not to forget your two gorgeous son's. Make this your mam's best Mother's Day by hanging on in there.
I hope you get to see your boy's today.
I check for new's every day, and pray a miracle could happen. You have proved your a fighter Jade.
All my love and more xxxx

By Donna.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:17 AM.

Dear Jade,
Hope you have the strengnth to be able to see your two wonderful boys today with it being Mother's day.
They have a mum who love them so much. God bless.

By R.J... Posted March 22 2009 at 7:13 AM.

I can't begin to explain how glad I am that you've hung on to make it to today of all days..the most important day for all mothers!
Unlike you Jade I'm about to go and watch my 11 year old son play football,something my son knows you will never get to see with your own boys...whats really poignant about me mentioning this,is that my son and his team have decided that whoever scores a goal for their team today will dedicate their goal to you Jade and your boy's...you've not only touched the lives of mothers,fathers,sisters and brothers but also kid's who are greatful for their own parents health...you truely are an inspiration...Happy Mothers day Jade xx

By Claire Jackson.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:11 AM.

I find the way that people are making money out of her dying distastefu. OK! magazine should donate the profits that they have made on her cancer to a cancer charity.

By Ian.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:06 AM.

i will be most upset when you die jade.you are one brave and strong girl,may the angels recieve you in all deaths heavenly splender.i salute you has a special human being that brought entertainment in our lives when you was on big brother.god bless jade.xxxxxxxx i will be thinking of you xxxxxxxx

By michael tunnicliff.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:06 AM.

happy mothers day Jade.. xxxxxxxxx

By Kim Wright.. Posted March 22 2009 at 7:01 AM.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY JADE.love u lots xxxx

By kim.. Posted March 22 2009 at 6:59 AM.

my prayers are with you jade, i hope you can awake today and see your sons this mothers day, then when they leave your side, you leave theirs one last time, you deserve no more suffering my girl, i pray you leave us soon, your a tower of strength, the angels await you, go with all the love of the nation behind you, you will be sorely missed, the woman of the yr in my book jade xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

By david.. Posted March 22 2009 at 6:46 AM.

Happy Mothers Day Jade... so sad :(,thinking of you today, you were destined to make it through to today

big hugs
Trisha and my 10yr old harrison
x

By Trisha Paice.. Posted March 22 2009 at 6:31 AM.

Happy Mothers Day Jade, you have touched the hearts of the nation with your strength and determination.I pray that you may see your boys
today your last wish finalised.your a mother in a million. God bless you jade.xxx

By Ann James.. Posted March 22 2009 at 6:25 AM.

thinking of you jade and all your family and friends...x

By a francis.. Posted March 22 2009 at 6:01 AM.

Dear Jade HAPPY MOTHERS DAY X............I have always admired you from the moment you were on big brother,you had a hard life when you were younger but you shone through.Your boys will always remember there mummys strength,courage and the love you gave them.Dont worry Jade the world will embrace your boys xxxx

By Heidi Thompson.. Posted March 22 2009 at 6:02 AM.

So all the religious types are praising "god" for allowing her to see mothers day....surely if "god" was that great/powerful or dare i say...real... he would not have given a 27 year old mother a terminal illness in the first place!

Just a thought

By nick.. Posted March 22 2009 at 5:36 AM.


HANG ON IN THERE... YOU HAVE MANAGED TO HOLD IT TO MOTHERS DAY


WE HAVE ALWAYS KNOWN WHAT A FIGHTER YOU ARE

By fiona.. Posted March 22 2009 at 5:34 AM.

Good going. At this rate, she should be able to spend Xmas with the kids..

By Hamad Lone.. Posted March 22 2009 at 4:29 AM.

Jade so good to see you still holding on.

Hang in there!!!

However wouldn't it be better if Jade family suggested all well wishers donated money to a cancer charity or the hospital that has treated Jade, or Macmillian the charity that provide Jade's round the clock nurses. I'm not trying to be negative but it would just be so much more beneficial and I'm sure Jade would appreciate the money going towards a good cause!!

By Kim.. Posted March 22 2009 at 4:24 AM.

I`m from NW London, living in Hawaii & I am so sad for Jade. I wanted to know her so I watched lots of You Tube & she was something else! Bubbly & cocky & I totally feel so sad for her going through all this suffering. I`m so so sad all the way over here :(

By Ruth.. Posted March 22 2009 at 4:22 AM.

Happy mothers day Jade. I thank God that you have seen today even though you are in a comma but God has favoured you to see this day. I know what it is to be terminally ill because my mother had stroke but the fact she was there and I could see her in her wheel chair or bed was a comfort to me I did cherish every moment I had with her. Mothers are angels and you are an angel my dear. TO the family, please know we are with you in prayers and thoughts and know that God knows what you are going through above all, HE (God) up there is watching over you and seeing what you are going through. He will sail with you through this difficult storm. He will never forsake you all

Lets give glory to God

Kathy

By Kathy.. Posted March 22 2009 at 3:09 AM.

hang in there Jade , and God bless you xxxxxxxxx

By steve thomas.. Posted March 22 2009 at 3:35 AM.

God bless you, you are a true inspiration. I nursed my dad through cancer and as hard as it was knowing he was going to be with God in paradise is a pleasant thought. God will be with you. xxxxxxx Your everlasting love is the only thing your boys need to have.
xxxx

By Sarah.. Posted March 22 2009 at 3:29 AM.

jade and jackey thinking of u both x

By michael tat saunders.. Posted March 22 2009 at 3:56 AM.

Jade you are an inspiration to all women, you've come a long way in a short life and achieved so much. I'm thinking about you every day, your spirit will live on, god bless you and all your family. x x x

By Mandy.. Posted March 22 2009 at 2:51 AM.

We cannot believe that a person that we don't even know has affected our lives so much (even my tough bloke husband!).The reality is we have always thought you were 'alright' and an extremely genuine person - what you see is what you get with you - how marvellous! But how cruel this is for you and any one else this is happening to.It sounds bizarre to say but we really, truly care about you - we both send you a huge hug and all of our love

By karen.. Posted March 22 2009 at 2:51 AM.

I live in australia now but even here people know about jade plight, there are so many people thinking of you jade and you will be sorely missed sweetheart and jackiey I lossed a son so I truely feel for you be strong for jade.xx

By shelley rouke.. Posted March 22 2009 at 2:46 AM.

Let's hope she is strong enough to enjoy the love and joy of her two boys in her last days.

By scotsguy.. Posted March 22 2009 at 3:00 AM.

Dear Jade

Your life has been cut short, but the legacy you leave will be everlasting. Your boys will grow to be fine men any mother should be proud of. Your nearest and dearest will treasure your memories and the ordinary folk will remember you for being you; Jade Goody.

You have done and achieved what was set out for you... Peace and love xxx

By Natasha.. Posted March 22 2009 at 2:57 AM.

Happy Mothers Day Jade and to your mum Jackiey for all she has done have a lovely day
lisa.xxx

By lisa g.. Posted March 22 2009 at 3:04 AM.

Happy Mothers Day Honey!!! Hope u get to spend it with your 2 wonderful son's!!!!! I hope u are not in to much pain honey?? Your going through so much you are a True Hero you really are!!!!!! so wish we could turn back time and bring you lots of good luck!!! We are all so so proud or you girlie are heart go out to you!!!! Your in my thoughts as I go to bed and again when I wake up each day keep strong honey enjoy your Specail Mothers Day ok love and hugs always Donnaxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

By Donna.. Posted March 22 2009 at 3:03 AM.

I hope you get to see your boys this special day and my prayers are with you and your family. xxx

By pat.. Posted March 22 2009 at 2:34 AM.

so sad. Just hope the boys go to live with Jeff and not Jack.

By marty.. Posted March 22 2009 at 2:37 AM.

good on u for hanging in there i only hope u get to see your boys today because they mean so much to u thinking of you love sam happy mothers day honey

By sam.. Posted March 22 2009 at 2:40 AM.

god bless you

By eddie haskell.. Posted March 22 2009 at 2:21 AM.

Hi Jade.
Happy mothers day sweetheart i send you so much love and respect not just for today but you will always have a place in my heart.

I really hope you get to see your boys on such a big day Jade you have worked so hard to make it to mothers day and thats why everyone should take the time to look at there own mother and say god I'm so lucky that I'm able to give my mum a hug and tell her how much i love her because you never know whats going to happen.

Take care Jade.
Love you.
Margie xx

By margie.. Posted March 22 2009 at 2:20 AM.

Thinking of you constantly, dreading reading the worst. My prayers are with you, god bless you and those around you at this very sad time.xxxxx

By Mel.. Posted March 22 2009 at 1:51 AM.

God Bless you Jade... and having nursed my Mum to the end with cancer I too hope that the coma state means that the person is unaware of pain and is not in fear of dying..... its heartbreaking as a family to watch and even harder too when th eperson is fighting death... My Mum was given 5 days to live.... that turned out to be 3 weeks.... I hope that maybe Bobby & Freddy may get to see their Mum Sunday even if she is sleepin at least Granny Jackiey is there to talk to them.... thinking of you all and to my Mum RIP and Happy Mothers Day.. I miss you so much xxx

By Jane.. Posted March 22 2009 at 2:03 AM.

This is so very sad, all love my love to you dear Jade.

By Carol.. Posted March 22 2009 at 1:59 AM.

it is a sad thing whats happening, nobody deserves what she is going through.

she is a determined, strong minded and courageous person and she has made something of herself, as well as doing what she can to help her sons have a happy life. i respect her for that.

By chris.. Posted March 22 2009 at 1:28 AM.

My mother was pretty much in a coma for the last few days of terminal cancer, and definitely in a coma for the last couple. We hope that it means she was less aware of her suffering, and that the morphine was doing its job keeping the pain down and relaxing her.

I hope the same for Jade, and I hope her family can take comfort from knowing that her distress is probably easing if she is sleeping more.

By withheld.. Posted March 22 2009 at 1:14 AM.

All my love and thoughts are with you Jade xx
You are an inspiration to us all. I hope you feel no pain ..xx

By nicola.. Posted March 22 2009 at 1:23 AM.

feel so sorry 4 her knwing your going to die..awwwwwwwww sob sob

By hayley.. Posted March 22 2009 at 12:51 AM.

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