Oh Brother!
Is it just me or does everyone think the producers of Big Brother are in danger of making a grave error.
The father of Emma, one of the housemates has passed away in Adelaide, but apparently his dying wish was that Emma not be told until after she has left the house.
Raymond Cornell died of cancer in an Adelaide hospice last Wednesday, aged just 53, Emma knew he had been diagnosed with cancer when she went into the house, but had no idea his death was imminent.
There is a twist in the tale, apparently Emma and her father have been estranged for six years – they haven’t spoken since she left home at 19, however, they recently began communicating by text message.
Emma’s boyfriend has told a Sydney newspaper he respected the families decision not to tell Emma her dad has died. I think they are wrong and the emotional fall out should not be underestimated.
I don’t care that Emma and her father haven’t spoken for six years – it’s a very special club, the dead fathers club – and I think Emma will thank no one for keeping such a terrible secret.
Over the years, I’ve known these situations, where children have been overseas or away from home and significant people have died, and everyone has decided, in their wisdom, to keep a secret…I think it shows a lack of respect.
People deserve to have all the facts…Emma should be told the truth, if she chooses to remain in the house because that’s what her dad wanted, then so be it. But she’s an adult, and we’re talking about the death of a parent, and in this matter, no body, not even her dying father, has the right to decide what’s best for her.
The father of Emma, one of the housemates has passed away in Adelaide, but apparently his dying wish was that Emma not be told until after she has left the house.
Raymond Cornell died of cancer in an Adelaide hospice last Wednesday, aged just 53, Emma knew he had been diagnosed with cancer when she went into the house, but had no idea his death was imminent.
There is a twist in the tale, apparently Emma and her father have been estranged for six years – they haven’t spoken since she left home at 19, however, they recently began communicating by text message.
Emma’s boyfriend has told a Sydney newspaper he respected the families decision not to tell Emma her dad has died. I think they are wrong and the emotional fall out should not be underestimated.
I don’t care that Emma and her father haven’t spoken for six years – it’s a very special club, the dead fathers club – and I think Emma will thank no one for keeping such a terrible secret.
Over the years, I’ve known these situations, where children have been overseas or away from home and significant people have died, and everyone has decided, in their wisdom, to keep a secret…I think it shows a lack of respect.
People deserve to have all the facts…Emma should be told the truth, if she chooses to remain in the house because that’s what her dad wanted, then so be it. But she’s an adult, and we’re talking about the death of a parent, and in this matter, no body, not even her dying father, has the right to decide what’s best for her.
Labels: Dads
