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• Craig Phillips, builder, 2000
• Prize money: £70,000
• Vote: 51%
• After winning BB, Craig announced he was giving the cash to his friend Joanne Harris, who suffered from Down's syndrome, to pay for her heart and lung transplant
• That Christmas Craig released the charity single At This Time of Year which went to No 14 in the UK charts. It raised over £40,000 for the Down’s Syndrome Association
• In 2001 Craig was signed by the BBC to be 'resident expert' on various DIY shows
• He still works on home improvement shows, including 60 Minute Makeover

Big Brother winner Craig Phillips mourns pal he donated prize money to

Star ‘heartbroken’ over death of Joanne Harris

Thursday, 17 April 2008

Big Brother 1 winner Craig Phillips has broken his silence over the loss of childhood friend Joanne Harris – saying he’s ‘saddened’ by her death.

The builder made headlines in 2000 when he donated his £70,000 cash prize from the first series of the reality show to her. Joanne, 25, suffered with Down’s Syndrome and the money was to help fund a heart and lung transplant.

She died in hospital in Birmingham last week after contracting an infection.

Craig, 36, is said to be 'heartbroken' after losing such a close pal.

‘This is clearly a sad time for Joanne’s family and friends. Craig and his family are saddened and heartbroken, and they pass on their deepest sympathies and thoughts to Joanne’s family at this time,’ a statement released by his PA Alan Hamilton says.

‘Craig wishes to thank the public on behalf of all Joanne’s family for the many messages of condolence which have already been received.’

See Craig Phillips’ official website here>>

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