The television legend that is Michael Parkinson never ceases to amaze me. I think he is brilliant. He speaks the truth. And yet again he has graced the world with his wise word.
There is no denying at this moment in time the subject of Jade Goody's death is somewhat a sensitive point amongst many of the public, as people are still mourning and she was taken so young. However the idea that she was a 'saint' and a 'martyr' seems a tad far fetched. Well to me anyway! Which is why I am really glad Parkinson has had his say and brought everyone back down to earth.
I mentioned in an earlier blog that her death had been turned into a media circus, and no matter how sad it is for her two children and everyone she left behind, death is a part of life, people die everyday!
In a recent interview Parkinson told the Radio Times "Jade Goody has her own place in the history of television and, while it's significant, it's nothing to be proud of. Her death is as sad as the death of any young person, but it's not the passing of a martyr or a saint or Princess Di."
Not one to shy away from voicing his opinion Parkinson also referred to Jade as "ignorant" and claimed that she represented "all that's paltry and wretched about Britain today".
It is absolutly wonderful that her passing has led to more people getting cervical cancer screenings and raised mass awareness of the disease. But however sad, I do think that the British Public have a guilty conscience for all the bad things they said about the young women, and this is there way of repenting. If Jade hadn't died, would we like her?
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