I guess everybody have read about Jade Goody's death and how her story has been around on the media? Do you agree that your story will be publicised for financial gain? I don't see anything wrong in that. If I know that I am going to gain financially and my own children will benefit from that I would oblige. What do you think about this issue?
[question posted by ronaldinu]
responses and comments:
Actually, I haven't heard of Jade Goody or her death. I don't think I'd mind if someone wanted to film me dying, as long as some good could come out of it. After all, I won't be around to hear any comments about it, so why not? As long as it could help my family, I would see no objection to it. [mentalward]
She's in England, and I only knew about it because I read the People magazine story. Otherwise I don't think I would have known either. [AmbiePam]
ronaldinu....I am sorry, but I do not know the story, so therefore can't comment on this particle story, but I think (am guessing) that you are asking, would you allow your demise be filmed for financial gain, for your children...(hope I am right with my guess. If my children (child) in my case felt that this would NOT be on-going emotional trauma for them, then yes! If it served some purpose for science, yes...but in any/all circumstances it would be their decision, as they are the ones remaining! Hope this made some sense (I am not clearly thinking, as have been up all nite..truly all nite, with my senior doggie (Tosh)...and I think the end is nigh!) Hope things are quieting in your world...and you have gotten some rest! cheers! [pergammano]
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6276279.stm You can read Jade's story. She appeared in UK Big Brother and she was a celebrity there. Thanks for your feedback [ronaldinu]
personally no i dont agree with it, if it was me I would allow a very low level of publicity at my wedding and at various stages thru my fight for life but not to the extent of everyday in newspapers and tv, as when I depart this world I have policies already in place which will look after my family. But everyday I see jade in the news papers and on the tv and its has annoyed me. I have a close family member with a terminal brain tumour and I personally see it as a private fight for life within the family. I think the awareness that its raised is good tho, but to have it in your face everyday in the news paper and tv I find annoying. Especially when she isnt the only person dying of this disease. I will prob get loads of negative ratings lol, but am being honest which is what mylot is all about i guess. Good luck to her kids and family and may she rest in peace. [benny128]
No one should low rate you because of your feelings on this. The way I see it, if folks that have a slew of kids at a time, or like the Duggers' that have 19 or maybe 20 kinds by now can have their own TV show... why not make a show about someone dying from a terminal illness up to the time that they pass away. It's reality. TV shows are being made out of every kind of situation these days... I would have my death recorded for a TV show because it might help my family, and also bring awareness to a certain kind of disease or illness. [kimberlynnF]
Hey ronaldinu~ I don't really know how I would feel about this personally. I do know why Jade Goody did what she did. I would commend her for her bravery towards the end of her life. I think that she did what she felt that she had to do for the sake of her children. She wanted to make sure that they would be set financially and she did what she could to make sure that they were even though some people disapproved. I hope that now she is resting in peace. [Opal26]
I just read about her death when I received your post. What a shame for someone so young to leave this world in such a way. Sure, I would do the publicity thing if it would benefit my children. I would do anything I could to insure their future! It's a shame, though, that the public is so like a vulture (a noble and much-needed animal and much maligned), picking at pieces of people before they are even dead, making their lives miserable by demanding to know everything to do,think or say. I don't understand it. But if my children could profit from it, I'd do it. [dragon54u]
no, i don't think i would on account of my children. i wouldn't wany them going back & watching that. they might not but i don't think on account of them i would. i'm not famaliar w/jade goody's story. [ANTIQUELADY]
Hi ya ronaldinu Yes I did hear the news about Jade Goody and I am really sad about it and my heart goes out to her family. I think that she was very brave and I don't condone her for what she did at all as she was earning money to help support her kids, to think that she didn't care what people thought about what others felt about how she was gaining money through her illness because she was doing it for her kids, a very unselfish act. She has also made many young women aware of the dangers of not having smear tests etc. I am glad that she died peacefully in her sleep and didn't suffer as I know she suffered dreadfully with the pain leading up to her death. Rest in Peace Jade [Humbug25]
I share your views. I would do everything possible for my children. May she rest in peace. [ronaldinu]
I think I've read about that one I'm not sure about being filmed when dying though I mean if it's only money my benefactor will get inheritance anyway the rest well they have to work for it, like I and my husband are doing now [LittleMel]
I don't think she did anything wrong with what she did either. Her kids will definitely need the money, it's not like she was going to live and use the money herself. She had the certainty of dying. I myself would not want to be filmed dying. I have heard parents who knew they were dying, filming videos for their children. Like a video for their 16th birthday. They film a message to what they would want to tell their child once they turned 16. Even if the child is ten at the time. Or they film a video for what they would want to say to their child on their wedding day had they been able to live and see it themselves. I think that is a good idea. I might do that. [AmbiePam]
personally no, i would not like to broadcast my last days on this earth, i want to die with dignity, but what jade did was opened up awareness to other women about her illness and has urged them to get screened, she has been in the limelight for many years now and all of her life has been put on the screens for all to see, even her childghood was brought to light about her mother being on drugs, being passed from pillar to post, in and out of foster homes, so her life has been no secret to the media and the public, i for one wouldn't like to do that but i think jade did this for a reason....i will miss her, she was a good girl, aside from the racism thing on BB she has always been an upfront out spoken girl and took very good care of her kids.... [tattylashes]
Yes, why not? You can look at all the reality shows going on now... all you have to do is have 6 or 8 kids at a time and you get your own TV show... so why not cash in on the bandwagon? If my family would benefit from the filming of my sickness and eventual death, sure... I think it would be fine. [kimberlynnF]
If it`s for a good cause, ofcourse !! I`ll take Steve Irwin for example. The tape of his death could be sold for alot of money.. that money could go to his family, or to his life hobby, ANIMALS. Same as me, if something good can come out of it, sure, why not ?? [r4zv4n_sh3f]
what a question but i gues i dont!rolleyes [bombshell]
I think Jade was really a couragious women to let people film her story while she is dying. The good thing is that she made women concious to make regular check ups so if there is a problem it will be diaognaised early. Well I agree with you that she did it for her children and for people to learn from her story. [GAUCI123]
Hi, Ronaldinu! More than financial gain, I think her story restored hope in a lot of people who have terminal illnesses. She showed how productive the last days and weeks could be, and how gracefully one could manage issues with loved ones. In that way, it was purely a service to the public. The money going to her family was an added bonus! [cobrateacher]
I don't think I could find the strenght to get over my ethics, even if there was a lot of financial gain. It would freak people out and still they would be watching. I once saw the show of Tommy Cooper when he passed away (I was watching a show called the 25 most terrifying tv moments). I wasn't planning on ever watching it allthough I knew it was out there. Now this man didn't do this on purpose but it is absolutely shocking. I don't want to be a part of something like that if I can prevent it. The only reason why I might do it is if I knew I could save a family members life with it, or if they were really, really poor. [cyberfluf]
I don't think I would, I think that's kinda weird, I wouldn't want my family to watch me die, it would hurt them too much, I wouldn't want to put them through that. [walijo2008]
Hi ronaldinu, I am very sadden of the death of Jade Goody, she has been in the public eyes for a atlong time and I don't blame her for doing it for a sons as she has said that the way she was that she wanted her sons to be better educated then she was. Love her or hate her, no matter what but she had now given young women to be aware of cervical cancer and she had achived that. Jade Goody R.I.P. Tamara [tamarafireheart]
nah i dont think i would be comfortable with that... imagining people witnessing you passing away... thats totallly wierd. [j47lee]
i don't think i am that famous until people want to film me and pay for my story when i die... but if it happened, i don't think there is anything wrong with it as long as the media does not abuse my story... as long as it is use for a good purpose, then i wouldn't mind at all... take care and have a nice day... [lingli_78]
I know many people will disagree but I think Jade did the right thing. The media would have covered the story anyway and the papers and magazines have made a great deal of money by doing so! Why shouldn't her children benefit? By filming her story Jade has succeeded in doing two things. One, she has brought this terrible disease to the forefront of peoples minds and thousands of young women have taken up the 'smear tests' that they never would have done other-wise. This will save lives of others who like her thought they were too young to worry about it. Two, she has provided a financial security for her sons. I think any parent in a position to do so would want to. I asked my husband (who has terminal lung cancer and he's only 58) if he'd do it and he said YES! Not just to make sure the family would be financially secure after he's gone but to make teenagers think twice before taking up smoking. Of course because he's not 'famous' no-one would be interested in paying him, and no-one would 'really' care. [Annmac]
I'd have to look at the contract. If my family were guaranteed the money, I'd think about it if they would struggle after I were to pass away. [cbjones]
I don't think Jade did anything wrong. She raised awareness about cervical cancer if anything and the money will more than likely benefit her children. I am torn however, as to whether I could do the same thing myself. I don't know if I would have the strength to go through such a scary and heart breaking experience while the world was watching but I guess you can never know what you are capable of until you are there. It's with great sadness that I heard about Jade's passing. She showed a great deal of courage. May she rest in peace. [paula27661]
Yes,I will allow to be filmed when dying.some people thought dying is horrible,but that's a whole life.I will show them dying is a normal thing like eat,sleep. by the way,if I can make money from the showing,that's better,and I will donate to 1 foundation to support someone live better. [moneysecond]
If producers will find something special about my life then no problem. I hope my life will bring inspiration to people and will help them live a good life out of my examples. I find nothing wrong filming my life story. Added benefit of course is the financial gain which will help my family. [salonga]
How would I know if they are making shots of me while in my dying stage. Of course I dont like it. [bagumbayan]
I agree with you Ronald. She died at the age of 27. I don't think anybody can show this much courage to face the death and making money for family in such a young age. We have to appreciate her courage and the way she faced the tragedy. She could do only thing and as a celebrity she used her fame too. If it is happened with common people I don't think anybody will show any interest to even notice the same. So we can't blame her as she wanted to help her family even by her death. Let her soul rest in peace. [Sreekala]
I have no idea if I would do that or not, it would depend on the circumstances at the time I would imagine. I don't like to be bothered when I am sick. [winterose]
I am not really sure about this one. I am just not comfortable (although I would not notice) that people are actually watching me dying. Even the thought of them discussing about it may not be acceptable for me. I noticed that when public talks about certain person, they usually talk about good things. But there are those people who cannot just keep their behavior and would result in discussing things not really appropriate for the person. [onlineraket]
I am not really sure about this one. I am just not comfortable (although I would not notice it) that people are actually watching me dying. Even the thought of them discussing about it may not be acceptable for me. I noticed that when public talks about certain person, they usually talk about good things. But there are people who cannot just cant stop talking about band things about a certain person. [onlineraket]
Yes if I get to die as I want to. [GADHISUNU]
Since Im not Jade Goody,I guess no media will bother to buy my dying story.lol I think I could also take that if others _may not only be my children would benefit from that.I love to help even with my last story. [sweetyethot]
I have no idea why someone would want to do this, even if I were a famous person...other than more financial gain. I would not want this not at all! [moondancer]
Yes, I would especially if it was going to help other people who have the same condition and raised awareness. I think what this woman did was very courageous and made sure her wishes were honored in her last life celebration. I hope I am so brave when my time comes, which I don't want it to for a long time. [cripfemme]
In my own life and my own opinion. I believe there is nothing wrong in what she did. She was a crazed person beforehand. In doing this she regained her redemption. I too would do the same. My children are my rays of sunshine. Whatever I could do to help them would be done. [SuzyQ12]
It depends on how I die. I guess if it would help my family out in some way. I won't be around to care anymore. I don't like the thought of people wanting to watch someone die unless it was a terrible person. I have not heard of the goody's death though. How did she die and why was it so eventful? [csrobins]
I have not heard of Jade Goody either, I do not think I would like my death to be filmed at all, I do not think of anyone I know who would like that either, even if it meant money for the family left behind. [ShellyB]
It is her wish, probably wouldn't be mine, because I would like my daughter to remember me at my best look. We are all different. Maybe she wanted her children to be secured with money left. [polachicago]
I'm a very private person, so there's definitely no way I'd allow media to intrude on the final days of my illness and/or death. Money means far less to me than privacy, and I'd rather my family earned their money by working hard rather than benefiting from something so horrible. It would be blood money, in my eyes. By the same token, I would want my family members to also enjoy privacy in their final days. [guybrush]
Well that would seriously all depend if I knew I needed the money to give to my kids to help them survive and to live on after I am gone you darn tootin I would because that way I know those I left behind were taken care of and provided for before my death. [mtdewgurl74]
Who are you anyway? Why all your question were so weird? In my view, its depends on its own custom. :) [Hvaniday1]
Yeah,I have read out the story about Jade Goody's death.I was very impressed by the srongness and bravery that she faced the death monster.I agree that stories or something like that should be publicised.And the living can learn something unextraordinary from her.As for the money,I think it is not the important thing,even though it will probabaly benefit her children. [Edaily]
Who's Jade goody?? hehe ^_^ Well, there are alot of ple whom are doing that just for financial gains.. There's actually no rights or wrongs in doing it, but juts respect.. There are many whome believe in respecting the dead, or even someone who's dying.. So if it's their wish to be filmed while dying, then so be it.. If not, it's very disrespectful, even though it's their own child or spouse doing it.. [kun2349]
I would not Personally do it as I have some very strong feelings about death and passing away with dignity but just because I feel this way does not mean that I am so closed minded that I can not see someone doing it for their families' financial gain. I know the feeling is that once you are dead you won't be around to hear any comments whether they be positive or negative, but one never knows, all of the comments may be negative, and then your children would have to live with those comments and of course hurt for the rest of their lives...as though they don't already have enough sadness! So even though I understand someone doing it, I would just not feel right doing it myself! ninja [greeneyedlady]
no..death suppose to be private..but jade's decision is for her child sake and now it's time they should stop sneer her.. not everyone was born with silver spoon and that shilpa is rich girl..how she suppose to know how poor person life.. she is rich,then she successful as actress..she so damn lucky yet she never act as Asian.. she shouldn't kiss Richard gere..it's is sin in Asian culture,yet she did it..she only take advantage with the racist controversy to gain fame for herself..i am not racist,i am grown up in multicultural race country,yet i still think shilpa is jerk..actually i have seen the girl like shilpa in Malaysia,regardless of race,,plus, what the hell they condemn miley for doing her eyes like Chinese..i have done it many times in front of the mirror.it is not big deal..they just want to milk other hardworking person's money..asian-american is big jerk.. [fasyahime]
Hi Roanld..from the beginning when Jade was in Big Brother I always liked her open and honest even though she had some unimpressive sides to her. Now I think Jade has left a legacy and made women more aware of what and how cervicular cancer can do to a women, which in turn now has women all over the world going for regular checkups...even though it was for financial gain, as she admitted on TV, she was doing it for her boys and the money would go to them..so yes if in her place and I could help others especially my family through having my illness publicised and on TV then yes I would go ahead and do it. My heart goes out to her family even now though, her boys are so young and will have to face the truth about their mum when they are old enough, and my heart goes out to Jackie too, she must still be so distraught her young daughter died on a very special day..Mothers Day..that will be something she will have to accept every Mother's Day...littleowl [littleowl]
Hey there! Yes, if my family will benefit from it why not. I will allow others to make a documentary about my life, if they are interested.lol It can also be a last chance that you are gonna make your family members proud if your life story is inspiring and full good things on how you started, how you succeeded, how you face your problems, and many more. Have a nice day. Happy posting!! [AltheGreat2430]
No, I don't but then Jade Goody made her name on Big Brother. She was a very sensitive, confident, forthright, fun-loving person, and through Big Brother, her name became well-known. Her mother was a bit of a blot on the landscape I'm afraid, as she caused some upheaval, and Jade didn't have a very good childhood either, so the general public took to her. Whether this is for financial gain or not is beside the point... the press will print all this stuff because she was popular and it'll sell papers. The mother might as well take financial gain from it, as the papers are going to print it anyway. I'm not so prominent in life. I don't intend to give the media anything to write about me, simply because I'm not the type of person to be able to cope with the limelight and the paperazzi, and I would definitely not SELL my story for financial gain, but I fear Jade Goody had no say in the matter once she appeared on Big Brother and became "famous". Brightest Blessings. [Darkwing]
I haven't heard of this actually, but it is of my opinion that if this was her wish then I see no problems with it .. She made the decision and they followed through. [bellaofchaos]
I have not heard a thing about Jade Goody. I had no idea that she died and I have no idea who she is. I assume that she allowed someone to film her during the last few months of her life or something. I wonder what she was dying from. There are so many shows out there where you watch people living their day to day lives why not a show about someone who is dieing. That would be a show I couldnt watch as it would just leave me in tears and I prefer to watch something that wouldnt make me cry. If this women did this for financial gain oh well more power to her. You cant take money with you in the grave so she probably wasent thinking about herself when she decided to do this. She probably had children that the money would go to or to a charity. I will have to read up on this and find out more on the subject. [shaggin]
Hello my friend ronaldinu Ji, I am with you, I will also do and act similar way. May god bless you and have a great time. [maygodblessu44]
I don't see anything wrong with it. The money that they can make with that film could help her children especially after she passes away. [yuna15]
If i had nothing more to say in life then definitely not, but if I could take the opportunity to get a really profound message out that would influence the world, and make a difference, then it would be the absolutely perfect opportunity to get the message out. Plus the fact that I'd be DYING at the time, "some" people might be even more inclined to listen. [danishcanadian]