Simon Cowell Grants Young Girl's Final Wish

By PopEater Staff Posted Jun 9th 2010 07:00AM

Simon Cowell fulfilled five-year-old Bethany Fenton's final wish before she lost her battle with a brain tumor. She achieved her dream of singing 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' for Cowell when she visited the 'Britain's Got Talent' studios in North London ahead of Saturday's finale on June 5 and even met some of the finalists in the competition. Following her exciting day, the young girl told UK's Daily Mail, "I loved them all, especially Kieran, who asked for my wristband to give us both luck ... Simon let me sing 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' to him. He's so nice and I love him."

Last year, she was diagnosed with a grade three to four anaplastic astrocytoma brain tumor. A second MRI scan last year revealed the tumor had grown and began seriously affecting her.

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The youngster fought the illness for over a year and had been through radiotherapy and chemotherapy. She passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 8, at the Helen House Hospice in Oxford after a sudden deterioration in her condition at home.

Following her death, Cowell's spokesman Max Clifford said, "He is really upset, he said what a beautiful little girl she was. He is just so sad, and sad for the whole family. She was a very special little girl and Simon was so touched when she sang for him. He was happy that he was able to do a special something on Saturday night to give her a few precious moments but it is so sad and his heart goes out to Bethany's mum and dad and he is thinking of them."

A spokesman for the family said the young girl was doing fine on Sunday after singing for Cowell and "was absolutely over the moon with what happened."

"Her dad said that she had done what she always wanted to do, meet Simon Cowell and sing to him. She had achieved her big ambition and was now ready to depart this earth," the spokesman said.

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Comments

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Wednesday 09 June

By lilacsnh

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I have always loved Simon because of his truthfulness. He has a very true heart and is an overall nice guy. I don't think I'll watch AI if he is not on it. The only other person I'd watch in his place is Howard Stern. He is genuine as well.

By gibi1950

That act of kindness to Bethany by Simon Cowell Tells me a lot about the person deep down. You made a little girl happy before she died you prove that there is a little angel inside us all.

Thursday 10 June

By Kathryn Fruhling

This story brought tears to my eyes. Simon has a heart of gold, and I am so sorry for her family. She will be missed.

By Kenny

Bethany - You are an "angel" and you are with God and at peace. Seeing Bethany's picture today with this story meant so much to me as person. To everyone (including myself) whoever you are: next time you think you have it that bad in life with no job, no money, or no home then look at what this little 5 year old went through. She obtained her wish and Simon - your are an "idol for this angel" and it was such a wonderful and touching thing to do for Bethany.
God bless angel and I will say a prayer tonight for you.

Respectfully,
Kenny (Jersey)

By Chere'

See Simon is a great guy - He knows talent but people would rather bash him then listen to him - He didnt make the money he has not knowing - Go Simon - Bless that little child!

By kim

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That was a sweet thing to do for that very special girl. GOD BLESS YOU .

By rick feldman

BRAVO Simon BRAVO. Condolences to the little angels family.

By jbrock52

you're ok simon this is the real you, you are a good hearted person.

By Dan

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Perhaps a recording of the song this little girl sang to Simon could be sold to help raise money for medical research that could possibly save lives of other children.

By Jennifer

What a beautiful little girl. How in the HELL do you cope with a childs death?? This just breaks my heart.

By Amy

My condolences to the parents of this beautiful little girl and God Bless Simon Cowell, many thanks for your kind and worthwhile attention to the needs of this child. You have achieved much in your life and this adds to it in a very meaningful way. Good luck with your new show. Your fan

By Nancy K.

My prayers are with the family and blessings to Simon for such a wonderful spirit to let a little angel be happy in her transformation waiting for Jesus return.

By Maria

Kudos to you Simon....I always knew you were a teddy bear at heart!!!

By marie fischetti

Simon you are one in a million, you will be sorely missed.

Saturday 12 June

By Arline

Simon what a hero you are. God Bless.

By Sherwoodb66

These are the types of stories we need more of, rather than dwelling on negative things in the world today. My thoughts go out to the family during this hard time.

By daff0026

Annie,
What kind of crack head are you? are you for real??

By Hi Todd

I'm glad Simon did such a nice thing, I hope he helped the family and others with his vast wealth of money.

By Tammy

May Bethany rest in peace...Simon Kudos to you for allowing this little girl to fufil her wish..I new you always had a good heart...Idol is no good without you and I am no longer watching it!!

By Tyler

Ihad him all wrong. The moment i started reading the article i started crying. You are such a good man Simon. That little girl touched your heart like this article touched mine. all of america is going to miss you. god bless you.

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