The death of Diana, Princess of Wales, is one of the most highly speculated in recent history.

Many conflicting accounts and conspiracy theories have arisen since 31st August 1997, when the Mercedes that she was travelling in crashed into a central pillar of the Place de l’Alma underpass in Paris.

Following a fifteen-year marriage, the Prince and Princess of Wales divorced on 28th August 1996. A year later, Lady Di was in Paris with Dodi Al Fayed, son of Harrods owner, Mohammed Al Fayed, who claimed that his son and the Princess were engaged.

One conspiracy theory is that Diana’s love for a Muslim would ‘embarrass the state’, so the pair were murdered by order of the Royal Family. However, the inquest in 2007 concluded that the grossly negligent driving of their chauffeur, Henri Paul, who was under the influence of drugs and alcohol, coupled with the pursuing paparazzi cars, were the reasons for the crash.

News that the beloved Diana had been tragically killed was met with extraordinary public expressions of grief.

More than one million bouquets were left at her London home, Kensington Palace, reaching a depth of five feet in places. At her family’s estate of Althorp, the public was asked to stop bringing flowers, as the volume was causing a threat to public safety.

On the day of her funeral, 6th September 1997, over a million people lined the route of the funeral cortege, some of the crowd wept, some applauded quietly, but most watched in silence.

A four-mile procession brought Diana’s coffin from Kensington Palace to Westminster Abbey. The two young princes, William and Harry, walked behind the coffin with their father, Prince Charles, and their Uncle, Lord Spencer.

The Royal Family were joined by politicians and celebrities in a subdued congregation, including Hillary Clinton, Luciano Pavarotti and Sir Elton John, who played his re-worked version of Candle in the Wind.

Diana’s brother, Lord Spencer, described her as the “very essence of compassion” during the service. He also criticised the paparazzi for pursuing Diana’s car in Paris, to which the congregation ignored protocol and applauded.

Over 2.5 billion people watched the service worldwide, making Princess Diana’s funeral one of the largest in history.

A very public day of mourning ended with a private ceremony, where Diana was finally buried on an island in the heart of her family estate at Althorp.

A visitors’ centre is now open at the site during summer months, with profits going to the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund.

With origins dating back to 1853, E.F. Box are one of the oldest funeral directors within the UK. They offer a range of funeral services across a variety of faiths, beliefs and ways of celebrating life.

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Surrounded by conspiracy theories, the death of Marilyn Monroe remains one of Hollywood’s biggest mysteries. Explanations have included accidental death, suicide and murder, but, with the official cause of death being declared as acute barbiturate poisoning, and no official records of the autopsy still in tact, we may never know what really happened on the night of 4th August 1962.

Born Norma Jeane Mortenson on 1st June 1926 in Los Angeles, she suffered an unstable childhood, spent in various foster homes and orphanages. Left with an intense fear of loneliness that carried into her adult life, her career began as a brunette model. Newly blonde, she changed her name to Marilyn Monroe when her acting career began at 20th Century Fox in 1946.

Throughout her career as one of the world’s most famous sex symbols, Marilyn Monroe was romantically linked with Joe Schenck, Fred Karger, Robert Slatzer, Johnny Hyde, Arthur Miller, Joe DiMaggio, Frank Sinatra and President John F. Kennedy and his brother, Robert, amongst others, and was married three times.

It is her alleged affair with JFK that sparks the biggest conspiracy theory surrounding the beauty’s untimely death. In May 1962, Marilyn sang her infamous rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’ for the President, sparking many rumours of an affair. It is believed that at this point, she was told the relationship must end to avoid a government scandal.

On the night of her death, Marilyn allegedly told her hairdresser, Sidney Guilaroff, that she knew a lot of dangerous secrets about the Kennedys. Her part-time lover, Jose Bolanos, also claims she revealed “something shocking to him that would shock the whole world” later that night.
Many believe Marilyn Monroe was murdered because she knew too much, and was considered a security risk by the mafia, who had taken an interest in her movements.

A diary and a note were allegedly removed from the scene by order of the White House, in an attempt to prevent a scandal from toppling JFK. Many inconsistent accounts still remain from various witnesses on the evening of Marilyn Monroe’s death.

The funeral service, held on 8th August 1962, included a recital of the Lord’s Prayer and Judy Garland’s ‘Over The Rainbow’. Marilyn, dressed in her green Pucci dress and green chiffon scarf, lay partially exposed in a solid bronze casket, lined with champagne coloured satin for the duration of the service, before being laid to rest in the Corridor of Memories, #24, at Westwood Memorial Park in Los Angeles, California.

Marilyn’s life has gone on to inspire many people, stories and songs - including Elton John’s famous ‘Candle In The Wind.’

With origins dating back to 1853, E.F. Box are one of the oldest funeral directors within the UK. They offer a range of funeral services across a variety of faiths, beliefs and ways of celebrating life.

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On June 25th 2009, the world stood still as news spread that Michael Jackson had died after a suffering cardiac arrest at his LA mansion.

Internet search engine, Google, shut down as it interpreted the sheer volume of searches for “Michael Jackson” as an automated attack; and, within a few hours of the news breaking, the King of Pop was back on top of the charts thanks to radio airplay and downloads.

Michael Jackson was one of the most commercially successful artists of all time. A double-inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, his other achievements feature multiple Guinness World Records - including the “Most Successful Entertainer of All Time”, 13 Grammy Awards, 13 number one singles, and the sale of over 750 million records.

Michael’s career began in 1964 as the youngest member of the Jackson 5. Enduring a difficult and lonely childhood growing up in the public eye, and suffering beatings at the hands of his father, a teenage Michael launched his solo career in 1971.

In 1982, Michael released “Thriller”, the biggest-selling album of all time, with 110 million copies sold worldwide. It stayed in the top 10 for 80 consecutive weeks, with 37 at Number 1, and the accompanying music video pioneered a new direction for the music industry.

Michael Jackson was an inspiring showman. His halftime act at Super Bowl XXVII attracted more viewers than the Superbowl itself, and he constantly strived to upstage himself by incorporating stunts such as the infamous ‘moonwalk’ and flying via rocket pack to ensure every show was better than the last.

But despite his musical success, Michael battled very public demons in his private life.

Media speculation arose over his frequently changing appearance, most notably the surgery to his nose and alleged bleaching of the skin. Yet it transpired that Michael suffered from vitiligo and lupus, which lightened his skin and caused sensitivity to sunlight.

Michael married twice; first to Elvis’s daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, then to Debbie Rowe, the mother of his eldest two children. His third child, whom Michael dangled from his hotel balcony, was born from a surrogate, fuelling the tabloids to record other strange behaviour, such as buying a pet chimpanzee and sleeping in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber.

But ‘Wacko Jacko’ was in the media spotlight for far more serious and sinister reasons in 1993 and 2003, when he was accused of child sexual abuse at his Neverland Ranch.

Michael said that the 25-minute strip search he endured to prove his innocence was one of the most humiliating ordeals of his life, from which he never fully recovered. He began taking painkillers and sedatives to ease the panic attacks he suffered as a result of the allegations, and his health deteriorated.

During the investigations, mental health professional Dr. Stan Katz said Michael; who claimed, ‘I am Peter Pan’; was a regressed 10-year-old, and did not fit the profile of a pedophile.

Having disappeared from the public eye until March 2009, Michael announced his final ten shows at London’s O2 Arena. However, demand forced the residency to be extended to fifty nights, to commence on July 13th 2009.

Much speculation has arisen over the star’s physical health for such a mammoth tour, and whether this was to blame for the cardiac arrest, although rumours are rife of murder, overdose and still being alive. Only time will tell.

Michael Jackson’s private funeral service was held on July 7th 2009 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park’s Hall of Liberty, followed by a public memorial at LA’s Staples Center, where the ‘Artist of the Decade (1980’s)’ had been rehearsing, which was watched by over 30million people.

Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, Usher and Jermaine Jackson sang tributes, Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson gave eulogies, while Reverend Al Sharpton received a standing ovation when he told Jackson’s children, “There wasn’t nothing strange about your daddy. It was strange what your daddy had to deal with.”

Mourners remembered Michael for his talents, success, generosity and attempts to ‘Heal the World’ through launching the Heal the World Foundation and further charity work. In 2000, he broke the Guinness World Record for his support of 39 charities (more than any other entertainer or personality), to which he donated millions.

Michael’s 11-year-old daughter, Paris, cried as she told the crowd, “Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine.”

Marlon Jackson spoke of his brother’s troubles, stating, “we will never, never, understand what he endured. Not being able to walk across the street without a crowd gathered around, being judged, being ridiculed. How much pain can one take? Maybe now, Michael, they will leave you alone.”

With origins dating back to 1853, E.F. Box are one of the oldest funeral directors within the UK. They offer a range of funeral services across a variety of faiths, beliefs and ways of celebrating life.

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According to statistics almost two thirds of British citizens have not written their wills, which is a bit of a worry, especially in these troubled economic times. Without a legally binding will, the aftermath of your death can be made even more unpleasant for your family and friends than it would normally be, and can sometimes cause fallouts and even full-blown family feuds as people fight and argue over what should go to whom.

Wills are simply legally-binding documents which detail your express wishes as to what happens to your estate after your death, who gets what and how everything is divided once all outstanding loans and overdrafts are taken care of. Without a will, you have no say in where your possessions go after your death and this can be a stressful and expensive time for all involved as your estate becomes subject to mandatory distribution rulings by the courts.

The estates of those who die without wills are subject to seemingly arbitrary laws, such as if the individual dies without children, the spouse is only entitled to the first 200,000 pounds of their assets and half the remainder and the rest is divided up amongst other relatives such as parents or siblings. Worse yet, if someone dies unmarried and without children, all assets can be seized by the government and without writing a will, there is no way to prevent this.

Writing wills is not the easiest task in the world and the laws involved can sometimes be difficult to navigate, which is why it is often suggested that a solicitor or specialist will writing company is consulted to assist with the process. Having people who understand the laws and the potential pitfalls of the process to support you during the creation of your will can be a huge benefit and can give peace of mind to all involved, knowing that the beneficiaries of your estate will be the right people and can hopefully avoid the fallout which can sometimes happen when people die without a will.

Will writers can often be hired for far less than you may expect and the service they provide can be invaluable for all involved, from the perspective of peace of mind and ensuring that the right people benefit, hopefully meaning that the aftermath of your death is no more stressful than it needs to be for those that you have left behind.

Anna Stenning is a solicitor with many years of experience helping people with their will writing. Find out more about wills at http://www.willdrafters.com/

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Recent studies have shown that almost two thirds of us do not have a last will & testament and, though writing one can be an unpleasant and time consuming act, not making a will can make the aftermath of your death far more unpleasant for your friends and relatives.

Without a will you will have no claim as to who your assets go to after your death once all your outstanding loans and overdrafts are taken care of and this can lead to a stressful and costly time for those you leave behind, sometimes even causing rifts within your family as these assets will not automatically go to your husband or wife, but may be distributed in a different manner by the courts.

If you don’t have any children for example, your spouse can receive the first 200,000 pounds of your assets and half of the remainder and the remainder could find itself distributed amongst your other relatives such as parents or siblings. If you die unmarried and without any children, all of your assets and possessions could well be seized by the state and without making a will, you have no way to influence this process.

Inheritance tax is another reason why having a will is important. Set at a high 40%, the threshold after which this is payable is 325,000 pounds - the worth of a great many houses in the UK, especially those in London - meaning that a lot more people are being caught in the net. Though it is unlikely that you will be able to avoid this completely by making a will, having the right help while doing so - typically from a solicitor or independent financial adviser - can help you minimise these costs for your family and beneficiaries.

Making a will can be a complicated process and it is recommended that you obtain the services of a solicitor or dedicated will writing company to assist you through the process. Having the support of someone who understands the laws and pitfalls of the procedure can really help to put both your mind and those of your family and beneficiaries at rest as you can guarantee that your will will be of the highest possible quality, ensuring that the right people inherit the items you want them to and hopefully avoiding any of the unpleasantness which can occur when somebody dies.

Often costing far less than you will expect and usually able to be completed quickly, hiring professionals to aid you in the process of writing a will is the ideal way to ensure that your family and friends get the chance to grieve without worrying about unpleasant proceedings or large legal costs in the unfortunate event of your death.

Anna Stenning is a solicitor with many years of experience helping people write their last will and testament. Find out more about making a will at http://www.willdrafters.com/

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Regardless of age, coping with the loss of a parent is incredibly difficult. What do you do when the person you have known since the day you were born is suddenly no longer in your life? Here are a few ways for people of various ages to deal with the loss of a parent:

ACCEPTANCE
When grieving the loss of a parent, remember it is typical to experience intense emotions like anger, sadness, loneliness, and helplessness, among others. Take the time to adapt to this change rather than trying to control it. Through acceptance, you can allow yourself to fully experience emotions without judging whether you should be feeling the way you do. Try to continue with your daily routine as much as possible, taking each day one at a time.

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
During emotional crises, many people forget to take care of their basic needs. Doing so only accentuates negative emotions. Along with keeping your routine as normal as possible, do not forget to take care of yourself.

- Get plenty of sleep each night.
- Exercise to relieve tension, get perspective, and help improve your mood. (Exercise releases feel-good natural chemicals like endorphins, adrenaline, serotonin and dopamine.)
- Drink plenty of water and eat healthy, whole foods. Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to increase the serotonin levels in the brain, which improves mood.
- Do the activities you enjoy. Surround yourself with nurturing, supportive people. Human interaction increases the dopamine levels in the brain, which can help one feel significant and content.
- Unless a professional has prescribed them, avoid consuming drugs to mask the pain of your loss. Using alcohol or drugs is an unhealthy and ineffective coping strategy that can lead to dependence, abuse, and addiction. Turn to your support system instead of depending on drugs. Call a friend, talk to your pastor or spiritual leader, or consider enlisting the help of a therapist or support group. Such people can provide support, perspective, and ideas to help you find the inner strength you need to get through this hard time.

CHILDREN AND TEENS DEALING WITH LOSS
Children and teens grieve differently than adults. They may not show outward signs of their sadness, and may instead express their grief by drawing pictures of the parent that died, talking about that person, writing poetry, or creating other forms of art. Here are a few tips for helping grieving children and teens.

- Honestly answer their questions. Young people may think the death of their parent was their fault. They may worry about who will care for them. Young children may wonder if the dead parent will come back soon. Spend time with grieving children and teens to learn about their experience. Honestly answer all of their questions.
- Young people need to have their feelings affirmed, even if those feelings seem exaggerated to adults. They need to be listened to without judgment and told that what they are feeling is okay and normal.
- Consider the grieving process an educational experience. Children and teens may ask repetitive questions about the death, or they may want to listen in on conversations about the situation. This can help them process the event and make sense of it, which can eventually help them accept and move past their grief.

Flora Richards-Gustafson is a freelance writer who frequently writes for Valley of Life.

Help your family grieve the loss of a parent. Create a free online memorial in memory of a lost father or mother.

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Government death records are searched all the time by many people who are looking for someone that can’t be found. People will search these records to find out if someone is still living and able to be found. Now, before you start to research these government records, you need to know some important information about them. This article is going to tell you what you need to know so that you can start using these records to find the information you need.

Government death records are kept by the government and maintained by them also. These government records can go all the way back to the eighteenth century, but it wasn’t until the 1950s that the government started to officially file these records with the designated agencies.

Government death records are considered public records and are governed at state level. This means that each of these government records will be subjected to the state laws, which varies from state to state. Death records are public information and this means that anyone can use them to find out if someone is deceased. In order to use them, you have to make sure that you have observed and met all the requirements, so you will have to take the time to learn what these requirements are.

The government death records will provide you with very comprehensive information. The kind of information you can learn is the date and place where they died, the surviving members of their family, funeral and burial notices and many other things. There are often times an obituary attached to these government records.

You may not be able to learn how they died because there are times that this information is only given to the proper authorities and close relatives. So, if their cause of death is considered sensitive or confidential, then you can be sure that you won’t be able to retrieve this information for yourself.

When you search through government death records, you will notice that the death certificate is the most important document. The death certificate has to be used for many different things such as, for making an insurance claim, executing a will or testament, to be able to apply for a permit to bury them and many other things.

So, there may be a time that you find yourself needing information on someone that is deceased. Now, that you know this important information about government death records, you will be able to use them to find the information you need. You just need to get started researching these government records today so that you can have the information you need as soon as possible.

Graham Winmill has written a series of articles about Using Government Records. Find further information on this subject at
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The process of incineration isn’t one which conjures up images of beds of rose petals, or lazy summer afternoons. Incineration is perhaps one of those words which say This Is The End Of The Line.

While it may have a slightly dark, final sort of feel, this process is one which has become a necessity in many areas of society and industry. Incineration is the rapid burning of usually organic materials. This organic material can be almost anything, as humans produce a great deal of unwanted material.

Although being packed 6 feet under the earth in a flowery cemetery remains a popular mode of refuse for the human body, incineration - or to be exact, cremation, is growing in popularity. As space is at such a premium these days - particularly in places such as the UK, China, Japan and Holland, cremation is thought to affect the environment less. Although this might be true in some ways - the incineration of the body does however produce a certain amount of smoke, which is released into the atmosphere.

It is thought that 0.2 percent of dioxins and furins released into the world’s atmosphere are due to crematoria. This incineration of the body also releases nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide and various other pollutants.

Once the body has been burned, there remain many pieces of bone. Contrary to popular belief, it is not dust after burning, and must be ground down by a bone mill, so it can then be placed in an urn, for storage or disposal as desired by the deceased or the deceased’s relatives.

Both burial and cremation are processes which have inherent problems. Obtaining permanent burial space in Tokyo for example is extremely expensive. Similarly, Old London Town has very little space left in its cemeteries - and the MP for Camberwell and Peckham, Harriet Harman, even suggested that a ‘double decker’ burial policy be used to make the best use of the remaining space.

In India 78% of body disposals are via the incineration method. Different burning temperatures result in various levels of pollution. The wood fired burning process in India by itself does not go above 300 degrees, but if butter ghee is added to the body, the temperature can increase to 700 degrees. Scientists have proven that this is the optimum temperature at which to burn the human body. By reaching this heat level, all potentially harmful diseases, worms and germs - get destroyed. This is very important in a highly populated environment such as India.

There are a number of issues to consider when choosing either incineration (cremation) of the human corpse or opting for good old fashioned 6 foot under style disposal. Here in the UK we might, quite fittingly for the country that pioneered the double decker bus, be the first to see large scale double decker burials. Both methods can be costly, although both can be pared down to the basics. Direct cremation involves the body being burnt straight after death. As long as the doctor has made the correct call and you don’t wake up in the incinerator - this can be one of the least problematic disposals.

Anna Stenning is an expert on incineration having written on the subject for various publications.

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The traditional color for funeral wear is black. Depending on your relationship to the deceased there are acceptable options today. Normally men would wear a black suit with a white shirt and a subdued colored tie. Women would wear either black dresses or black pant suits. Color is currently considered proper for wear at a funeral, especially for funerals that are more of a celebration of life than a mourning for the dead. Today any black attire is acceptable as long as it is not skimpy and shoes are close-toed.

Many families do not follow the tradition of wearing black to funerals. They believe that color is a part of the celebration of life, even amongst the dead. Neon yellow or lime green is not appropriate in any circumstance.

If attending a religious service at a funeral home, church or graveside wear clothing that is tasteful and conservative. Good colors for conservative dress are black, navy and grey. Suggestive clothing, even if black, is never appropriate. Shoulders should be covered by clothing or accessories such as shawls or wraps.

In some cases the family of the deceased may request the wearing of the color black. In this case, comply closely to their wishes. For men this would mean wearing a black suit with black shirt, tie, shoes and socks. For women this means black dress or suit with all black accessories. If in doubt, check with the party doing the funeral preparations as to appropriate dress for the occasion.

Footwear worn to a funeral should be sensible and appropriate. Sport shoes, sandals, flip flops and Sorels would be considered inappropriate for funeral wear. As a guideline, wear what you would to a conservative church or an important business job interview. Dresses are fine to wear for funerals. However, never wear a sun dress, flashy, revealing or patterned dress to a funeral.

Appropriate dress should also be worn by children attending a funeral. Like their father, little boys should wear a black suit. Little girls should be dressed in a subdued manner in straight, plain dresses with no sequins or beading. Choose comfortable footwear for children. Boys may wear black loafers or sneaker while girls may choose ballerina flats or Mary Jane styles.

Weather should be taken into consideration when choosing funeral wear. Dress appropriate to the weather. Men should keep their jackets on for indoor services but may remove jackets if outdoors. The same is true for women. If acting as a pall-bearer you should wear at the very least, a dark sports coat with a tie. If you are coming from out of town you may want to bring multiple outfits to dress for the weather.

How you dress at a funeral is a reflection of your feelings for the deceased. Dress appropriately to show your respect.

Pohl is an expert on mens fashion. When not working he writes articles on dress code, style, and fashion. He suggest you have a look at the tie-shop: Ties-Necktie.com for a wide range of classic Black Ties.

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It was 2002 when we were first introduced to Jade Goody through the wonderful medium of Channel 4’s Big Brother. Before this time, like so many other contestants on the show, we had never heard of her.

Almost seven years later, it would seem that we can’t get enough of the star and everybody is queuing up to pay their respects and call her a hero.

But what has Jade actually done to deserve this brand? Has she travelled the world and helped starving Aids-ridden African children live a better life? No. Has she spent years in Iraq and rescued fellow soldiers from danger at the risk of her own safety? I think not.

What Jade Goody actually did through the majority of her life is still a mystery to many, but one thing cannot be denied: she certainly raised awareness of cervical cancer and has made thousands of women across the UK rush to the doctors for smear tests.

Some may say that her actions in death are slightly hypocritical given the fact that Jade herself ignored letters from the doctors warning of her own peril. Others might say she is simply trying to ensure others don’t make the same mistakes she did. Whatever your opinion, she made a killing doing it.

The exact amount of money that Jade raised in her dying months in unclear. Hundreds of thousands. Millions probably. Most of which is set aside in a trust fund for her two boys, with the rest going to charity. And that is the one honourable and inspirational thing that she did.

Jade Goody was the first ’star’ to be born and die in the media spotlight. More importantly than that, she was born on a reality TV show - the same show that handed her the news of her illness.

Her love affair with Big Brother should have ended in the summer of 2002, but instead she revisited the house five years later and almost destroyed herself with her abusive and, at times racist, rants at Shilpa “Poppadom” Shetty. Have the British public forgotten about this already?

After all it was The Sun newspaper that branded her a “vile, pig-ignorant, racist bully”. Ever the fickle tabloid, The Sun is now running an e-petition to lower the age of cervical screenings. Ah, gee - thanks you guys, it’s nice to know you care.

And that is the most sickening thing about this whole episode. A woman who was slated throughout much of her life, a woman who thought that Rio de Janeiro was person and East Anglia was abroad is now going to have the biggest funeral since Princess Diana.

It might have slipped under the radar if you live in England that another life was lost on Mother’s Day. Natasha Richardson died of a tragic skiing accident, yet there seem to be very few people championing the actress as a hero or an inspiration.

And what about Patrick Swayze? Currently fighting pancreatic cancer, we hardly hear a word about the man who has starred in a many a blockbuster film either. He is hardly a hero, but at least the man did something worthwhile in his life.

One last thing to bear in mind: Jade Goody was only 27 years old when she lost her battle against cancer, the same age as the likes of Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison et al. How long before she is classed alongside such legendary figures? The Wikipedia entry is probably being written as you read this.

It may sound like this writer is slating the now deceased celebrity, but I feel I must point out the whole situation has become a total joke. Goody was not to blame for any of this, she was merely a puppet in the centre of it all.

Who knows, maybe something good will come from this, maybe Big Brother won’t be back on our screens this summer. Fingers crossed.

Samantha is an expert Research and family breaks consultant. She is currently writing for Play and Stay and is very excited about the upcoming British summer

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