'Chanting' Intruder With Hammer Frightens Goody

Jacko offers support; possible movie in talks

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 9, 2009 9:30 AM CDT

(Newser) – A hammer-wielding woman was arrested after sneaking into the London hospital room of dying reality-TV star Jade Goody yesterday, the Mail reports. Goody, whose husband had stepped out momentarily, awoke to the intruder “chanting and praying” over her. “Jade was very, very frightened and she screamed,” her publicist said. Goody had more welcome contact when Michael Jackson phoned to offer his support, the Sun adds.

Jackson’s interest in Goody mirrors her overwhelming popularity, and both her publicist and a Hollywood insider tell the Telegraph that a movie about her life is likely. “The interest in Jade, not just in America but around the world, is rising every day,” her publicist said. “When a story becomes this big, the more chance there is about something like [a film] happening.”

British reality-television personality Jade Goody , who is battling cancer, leaves her home in Upshire, England, Feb. 19, 2009.
British reality-television personality Jade Goody , who is battling cancer, leaves her home in Upshire, England, Feb. 19, 2009.   (AP Photo)
British reality-television personality Jade Goody , who is battling cancer, leaves her home in Upshire, England, Feb. 19, 2009.
British reality-television personality Jade Goody , who is battling cancer, leaves her home in Upshire, England, Feb. 19, 2009.   (AP Photo)
This file photo shows Jade Goody and Jack Tweed in 2008.
This file photo shows Jade Goody and Jack Tweed in 2008.   (AP Photo)
Cancer-stricken reality TV star Jade Goody and her then-fiancé Jack Tweed, right, share a kiss on the driveway of  her home in Upshire, England, Feb. 21, 2009.
Cancer-stricken reality TV star Jade Goody and her then-fiancé Jack Tweed, right, share a kiss on the driveway of her home in Upshire, England, Feb. 21, 2009.   (AP Photo)
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Hollywood loves a heartwarming inspirational story, especially about someone who has turned their life around such as Jade.
- Michael Sands, PR company owner

She had gone back to hospital for a few days to relieve her pain but after this I'm not sure if she'll stay. This is the last thing Jade needs at the moment. It was terrifying for her. - Publicist Max Clifford, on the intruder

When she was told Michael was on the phone her eyes lit up and she mustered all the strength she could to have a chat. It gave her a real boost and hope that she’ll be alive to watch him perform in the summer. - A friend, on Jackson's call

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