Awww no, this is such a shame.... What a year this woman has had. Her Mum committed suicide in the summer, Elaine lasted about 24hrs in the jungle on Im a Celebrity before collapsing, she marries her boyfriend last Thursday and things seem to be looking up for them, and now this.... :cry:

Former EastEnders star mourns son's death

Former EastEnders star Elaine Lordan’s baby son has died just days after his first birthday, her agent said tonight

James Manuel, who turned one last Tuesday, had been suffering from a serious medical condition, known as a diaphragmatic hernia.

His parents thought he was “over the worst” and were said to distraught by his “totally unexpected” death yesterday.

His death came only days after Lordan, a former star of EastEnders who recently made a brief appearance on ITV1’s I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here, had married her long-term partner and father of James.

She tied the knot with Peter last Thursday at Islington register office and James was present at the ceremony.
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Lordan’s agent Kate Whaley said in a statement: “It is with tremendous sadness that we can confirm that Elaine Lordan and Peter Manuel’s son James Manuel passed away on Sunday.

“Elaine, Pete and their family and friends are devastated at their loss, and request that they are given time to deal with what is an incredibly sad time for them.

“We respectively request that no calls or visits are made directly to Elaine or Pete at this sad time and at the moment have no other information.

“Thanking you all in advance for your consideration at this sad time.” </SPAN>

oh my god, how sad, what a devestating time she has had, i didnt know about her mum.

oh my god, how sad, what a devestating time she has had, i didnt know about her mum.

Her Mum jumped in front of a train a few months ago... :cry:

Her Mum jumped in front of a train a few months ago... :cry:

bluddy hell, although im one who thinks doing something like that is downright selfish, the poor devil who was driving and he has to live with it........:ranting: let alone the people who love you that you leave behind.......

a mate of mine od'd in him mums bed the selfish ******* a couple of weeks ago, leaving 2 teenage daughters and wife behind!

I can't imagine for one second the hell that Elaine must be going through ... but I do know it's made me cry :(

How horrible for her. That's devastating. What she must be going through.:cry:

Agree, how awful - anytime of the year is sad when someone dies but Christmas is just really sad with everyone enjoying themselves, and for it to be a baby is just really tragic.

Isis honey, I know what you are saying re suicide but when someone decides to do it, their frame of mind is a bit skewed and suppose they are not thinking of the consequences or how it will effect everyone else once they have done it.

I heard this on GMTV this morning, and it truly is sad news. My heart went out to her. A death at Christmas is always terrible, but to have your child die .... god, it must be awful.

Isis honey, I know what you are saying re suicide but when someone decides to do it, their frame of mind is a bit skewed and suppose they are not thinking of the consequences or how it will effect everyone else once they have done it.

Agreed. They are not of sound mind and are in such a depressive state that I am afraid the feelings of others are the last thing on their minds. I am truly sorry for Elaine and feel awful in a way I took the mick out of her and her fainting in the jungle.

That is really sad. The poor woman. RIP the little mite.
In a way it is a blessing that she did'nt waste time in the jungle and got to spend at least some time with the baby before he died.I bet if she had spent weeks in the jungle she would NEVER have forgiven herself.
This is true-ly awful.

Agreed. They are not of sound mind and are in such a depressive state that I am afraid the feelings of others are the last thing on their minds. I am truly sorry for Elaine and feel awful in a way I took the mick out of her and her fainting in the jungle.

Same here. Sorry Elaine. :(

What a terrible tragedy for Elaine and her family. Life can be so cruel sometimes. My heart goes out to her :cry:

Suffering from depression and ocd, I have had some dark thoughts, when not accurately medicated and before I was diagnosed. But I was so consious of having to put someone through finding me that I figured I would have to overdose...just take something and go to sleep and not wake up. BUT not in my mom's bed!! Since the meds and accurate dosing I don't even envision these thoughts. I think about running away from the house sometimes, but it's 'normal' running away thoughts...going to my best friends house a few hours drive away and just unloading all my frustration for her to console me!! I cannot fathom a person throwing themselves in front of a moving object...that's the most hideous death! But as was mentioned by Bella I think, your mind is askew. Anyway, how sad to lose a child, at this time of the year or anytime period. They're supposed to bury us, not the other way 'round. :cry: