Strictly Come Dancing sensation and EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier has moved fans to tears with a profoundly personal and emotional tribute to his late mother, the iconic Jade Goody.
Taking to Instagram, the 20-year-old shared a poignant childhood photograph of himself with his mother, who tragically passed away from cervical cancer in 2009 when Bobby was just five years old. The post marked what would have been Jade's 43rd birthday.
In a raw and heartfelt caption that laid bare his enduring grief, Bobby wrote: "Happy Birthday Mum. I love you and miss you more than you could ever know. I think about you always. I wish you were here so I could get to know you, and you could get to know me. I know you'd be so proud. I'm doing it all for you."
The vulnerable post sparked an immediate and overwhelming outpouring of support from his legions of followers and famous friends. His former Strictly professional partner, Dianne Buswell, led the comments, writing: "Sending so much love Bobby."
Fans were equally touched, flooding the comments with messages of comfort. "She is so proud of you, watching over you every day," wrote one follower. Another added, "This is so heartbreakingly beautiful. She would be bursting with pride at the man you've become."
Bobby, who plays Freddie Slater on the BBC One soap, has often spoken candidly about the profound impact of losing his mother at such a young age. His powerful tribute offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the personal grief that continues to shape him, even as he enjoys skyrocketing success in the public eye.
