Stars hail real heroes
TRUE GRIT: Ronan joins tribute to amazing courage of brave rescuers
Tuesday October 06 2009
Ronan Keating and Eddie Jordan was among a host of celebrities who paid tribute to life's ordinary heroes.
A four-year-old girl severely burned while saving her sister from a scalding bath and a Marine who rugby-tackled a potential suicide bomber were among those honoured at the Pride of Britain Awards in London. Celebrities praised the stars of the evening for their "wonderful" acts of courage.
Former X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne, who presented an award with rocker husband Ozzy, hailed the "driven, outstanding people".
Actress Joanna Lumley said: "I think it's lovely they recognise all sorts of extraordinary people and extraordinary things. It's wonderful," while TV presenter Myleene Klass added: "It's a real privilege to be able to come here and pay homage to people who really do deserve it and who are often overlooked. People who've been so courageous, you can't possibly imagine what they've been through."
The awards recognise acts of courage, selflessness and endurance and achievement by ordinary people.
Spice Girls Emma Bunton and Mel B, TV presenters Tess Daly and Davina McCall, and actors Ray Winston and Martine McCutcheon also attended.
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- By Wesley Johnson
