Jade Goody: British Big Brother Star Who Publicized Cervical Cancer Dies

Jade Goody was an English television personality. Born on June 5, 1981, in London, she became famous on Big Brother 3 in 2002, where she finished fourth.

She went on to host her own shows, sell fragrances and beauty products, and appear on Celebrity Big Brother. In August 2008 she was diagnosed with cervical cancer while on an Indian reality show. She chose to share her illness publicly, which led to a surge in screening requests in the UK.

She married Jack Tweed in February 2009, shortly before her death, and was the mother of two sons, Bobby and Freddy. She died at her home in Upshire, Essex, on March 22, 2009, at age 27.

Achievements: Reality TV star, raised awareness of cervical cancer screening.

Birth: June 5, 1981 - London, England.

Profession: Television personality.

Interesting Facts: Cervical cancer screening in the UK rose after her diagnosis was made public.