The Life and Death of Erin Rose Brown

Erin Rose Brown grew up in a small town called Workington. By the age of 2 her family were in debt. With two older brothers to rely on, Erin was looked after well. Her mother went to work every day. Erin’s father was diagnosed with cancer shortly after she was born. With her mother at work and her brothers at school, all Erin had to keep her company was her voice. And that’s when her journey started.     

                                    

With her father getting worse Erin’s childhood ended before it started. Her oldest brother had gone to make a living by joining the army. By the age of 15 Erin had dropped out of school to help her mother. Already she had more than one job. Erin’s main job was working at a popular club called the Golden Tiger. While working at the club a VIP had overheard Erin singing and had asked if she had ever had singing lessons. She then was offered a record label.

Despite her father being ill, Erin moved away from home. Erin was already known worldwide. She had agreed to do a concert in Miami. While she was singing something terribly wrong happened. Erin’s dream had sadly ended.

Erin had a rare throat tumour. Not only did it end her career it nearly ended her life. Recovering in hospital Erin was already determined to stay in the spotlight until her days were over. Out of hospital and coping with the tragic loss of her father, Erin had accepted that she would never sing again and in 2004 became an actress.

   

Singing career down the drain and her father dead, all Erin had to keep her company was her mother.

While working on a movie Erin became close to a friend called Paul Walker. She and Paul went everywhere together. To going on family holidays to starring in movies. Paul and Erin were inseparable. Erin and Paul were already late for a charity event when disaster struck. The car had spun off the road and crashed into a tree. Within seconds the upside down car was a blaze. A passer-by saw this blazing mess and instantly phoned emergency services. It was too late - Erin and Paul were gone. Never coming back. Erin’s mother had been called to the scene to identify her body. When she realised it was her only daughter she screamed in horror.      

Erin will be remembered for her determination, passion and loyalty to others around her.  

Six months later…

Erin’s mother has remarried and since has had two beautiful girls called Rosie and Libby. Her older brother has continued fighting in the war. She was buried next to her loving father in the church where her parents was married. Paul’s and Erin’s family still keep in touch and do not blame each other for their loved ones’ deaths.   

Erin Rose Brown (1975-2012)

Paul Walker (1964-2012)

NEVER FORGOTTEN

By Madison Yr 6