The presenter has been prasied for his message paying tribute to his former partner and current wife
Jeff Brazier has remembered Jade Goody as the “greatest mother imaginable”, 16 years on from her death. The 45-year-old presenter has sons Bobby, 21, and 20-year-old Freddy with the late Big Brother legend.
Jade died on Mother’s Day in March 2009 at the age of 27 following a battle with cervical cancer. Jeff took to social media on late on Mother’s Day on Sunday (March 30) to insist just how “cruel” it was that she never got to see her children grow up.
He wrote on Instagram alongside a string of pictures of the women in his and his sons’ life, including on of himself with Jade: “Firstly to the greatest mother imaginable to be cruelly denied the privilege of seeing her children long into adulthood.
“Anyone taken from loved ones is sorely missed but I’d have to admit we have needed you ever since and still do to this day.”
The This Morning star – who is now married to Kate Dwyer – recalled that taking on the job of a single father was “too big” for him and thanked the women around him for helping him bring the boys up.
He said: “It was too big a job for me alone but thankfully we have a strong dependable village around us. My Mum and Auntie Leslie were there for us in every way especially those early days and beyond. It’s hard to imagine coping without them.
“My wife Kate and I can be really proud of how we’ve grown and risen to the challenges. She’s the first person i confide in when i need to figure something out or vent and her support has been a constant throughout.
“The Godmum’s, Jades friends, have been a constant source of time, love and comfort always checking in, going above and beyond.
“Happy Mother’s Day to Kate’s Mum Debbie and Kate’s Auntie Lisa. They have been amazing with Bob and Fred but I’m particularly grateful for our memories of Safari how they kindly welcomed us in to their Christmas plans for the last 11 years making a difficult time feel special.
“My friends Dawn, Chantelle and Karen deserve a massive Happy Mothers Day too. Invaluable support, each of them have given my children so much over the years. It’s a team game parenting so Happy Mother’s Day to the hero’s that have picked us up, carried us, and continued to hold us in mind.”
Messages quickly came flooding in in response to the post, Reality star and presenter Vicky Pattison said: “Such a beautiful post. I’m sure Jade would be incredibly proud of the job you’ve done Jeff.” Former Emmerdale star Natalie Anderson wrote: “Oh Jeff what a beautiful post. Love to you all.”
@clairabella70 commented: “I really love how you always honour Jade . Your words are always beautiful.” @dawnylife replied: “Beautiful words..jade would be so proud of you & the boys & of course your support network.” @hammo72 posted: “This is amazing Jeff, you should be proud.”
@pownall2012 shared: “What beautiful words.. this post got me all emotional.. Jade will never be forgotten and she will be proud of you, Kate and your village.. your boys are 2 very very lucky boys.” @lulu_lunita222 added: “This is beautiful Jeff. She was a wonderful mother and very much denied that privilege.”
