Sarah Harding was worth just £20,000 when she died, while the remaining Girls Aloud members will each earn £1million from a reunion tour.
The singer, who was also a model and starred in the St Trinian's film series, passed away in September 2021 after a battle with breast cancer.
More than two years later, it is revealed that she left all of her intellectual property to her mother, Marie.
She also received all of her personal property and 85 percent of a trust fund made up of the remaining portions of her estate.
Probate documents show that Sarah left a gross value of £19,940 and a net value of just £3,656 after deducting mortgages, funeral costs and expenses.
The pop star had previously spoken about how close she was to her mother – she was “everything” to her and found the knowledge that she would die before her “comforting”.
More than two years later, it is revealed that Sarah Harding left all of her intellectual property to her mother, Marie. Pictured: Sarah and mother Marie attend the Pride of Britain Awards 2013
The Girls Aloud singer, who was also a model and starred in the St Trinian's film series, passed away in September 2021 after a battle with breast cancer. Pictured: Girls Aloud in 2002
This comes as Sarah's bandmates are set to earn £1 million each from the Girls Aloud reunion. Pictured left to right: Kimberley Walsh, Nicola Roberts, Cheryl Tweedy, Nadine Coyle and Sarah Harding
In her book Hear Me Out, published the spring before her death, she wrote: “Mom is now in her late seventies and she has become everything to me through this illness, especially since I have been living with her.”
“I also know how difficult this is for her.” I often worry about her, especially as she gets older. I can't bear the thought that something could happen to her.
“In a strange way, it is comforting to know that I will probably leave this world before her; At least then I won't have to endure the pain of losing her.'
The Mirror reports that Sarah's bandmates will each make £1million from the Girls Aloud reunion.
She is still entitled to a fifth of the profits from her concerts, TV appearances and merchandise, which are expected to be donated to charity.
A source said: “Sarah's legacy will get a huge boost from the reunion, which is only right as it was Sarah's tragic death that brought the band back together.”
“The existing agreement, registered with the Intellectual Property Office, protects a fifth of their profits from all Girls Aloud products until 2032.”
Another five percent of Sarah's trust fund went to her father John, while ten percent went to her stepbrother David.
Another five percent of Sarah's trust fund went to her father John, while ten percent went to her stepbrother David
A message from Sarah's mother Marie was posted on her Instagram account. It read: “It is with deep heartbreak that I share the news today that my beautiful daughter Sarah has sadly passed away.”
Sarah, who teamed up with the likes of Cheryl Tweedy and Nadine Coyle to form Girls Aloud during reality singing show Pop Stars: The Rivals, announced in 2020 that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer
Had her mother died before her, David would also have received her intellectual property estate.
As custodian of her intellectual property she appointed Peter Loraine – a music manager who worked closely with Girls Aloud and raised £5,700 through a charity in Sarah's memory and donated it to Cancer Research UK.
She also stated that her body should be cremated after her death.
Sarah, who teamed up with the likes of Cheryl Tweedy and Nadine Coyle to form Girls Aloud during reality singing show Pop Stars: The Rivals, revealed in 2020 that she had been diagnosed with the disease.
A message from Sarah's mother Marie was posted on the star's Instagram account, which read: “It is with deep heart that I share the news today that my beautiful daughter Sarah has sadly passed away.”
“Many of you will know about Sarah’s battle with cancer and how she fought so hard from diagnosis until her final day.
“She escaped peacefully this morning.” I would like to thank everyone for their kind support over the past year. It meant a lot to Sarah and it gave her great strength and comfort to know that she was loved.
“I know she doesn't want to be remembered for battling this terrible disease – she was a shining star and I hope she can be remembered that way instead.” Marie x'
Ahead of their upcoming tour, the Girls Aloud members visited Marie to receive her blessing for the four to reunite for a tour celebrating Girls Aloud's 21st anniversary
And the new concerts will even feature Sarah's voice so she can sing along while footage and photos are shown alongside the show. Pictured: Girls aloud concert in Birmingham
Ahead of their upcoming tour, the Girls Aloud members visited Marie to receive her blessing for the four to reunite for a tour celebrating Girls Aloud's 21st anniversary.
And the new concerts will even feature Sarah's voice so she can sing along while footage and photos are shown alongside the show.
A band source said: “The girls wanted to include Marie from start to finish.” They wanted her to feel part of it all and not do anything at all that might not be right for her.
“Marie was of course absolutely thrilled that there would be a tour, but also that Sarah would be involved in a way that no one would have thought possible.”
“It was important to the girls that they went through everything with Marie.” They love Sarah so much that not including her in the reunion wasn't an option because she was one of them and she loved the band so much. There was pure jubilation on both sides. Nobody wants to forget Sarah.'
Sarah was born in Ascot, Berkshire in 1981 and spent most of her schooling in Stockport, Greater Manchester. After graduating from school, she worked in a nightclub promotion team.
Sarah was born in Ascot, Berkshire in 1981 and spent most of her schooling in Stockport, Greater Manchester. After graduating from school, she worked in a nightclub promotion team. Pictured: In 2017
Girls Aloud achieved twenty consecutive top ten singles – including four number one singles – in the UK and six platinum studio albums before the band went on hiatus in 2009
She also toured the North West of England performing in pubs, clubs and caravan parks to support herself while pursuing a career in the arts.
Sarah rose to fame in 2002 when she won a place on Popstars: The Rivals – a prequel to the Pop Idol series.
She teamed up with Cheryl Tweedy, Nadine Coyle, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh in Girls Aloud and the band soon took the UK by storm.
The group achieved twenty consecutive top ten singles – including four number one singles – in the UK and six platinum studio albums before the band went on hiatus in 2009.
While the group reformed several times over the next decade, Sarah pursued various other paths, including acting and modeling.
Sarah had a starring role as Roxy in St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Frittons Gold and made a brief appearance in the hit soap Coronation Street in 2016. In 2017 she won Celebrity Big Brother, beating singer Amelia Lily and Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson.
Sarah was reportedly planning a solo career as a blues singer before her cancer diagnosis and had honed her skills as a guitarist before the diagnosis.
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, affecting more than two MILLION women every year
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide. There are more than 55,000 new cases in the UK every year and the disease claims the lives of 11,500 women. In the United States, it affects 266,000 people each year and kills 40,000. But what causes it and how can it be treated?
What is breast cancer?
It comes from a cancer cell that develops in the lining of a milk duct, or lobe, in one of the breasts.
If the breast cancer has spread into the surrounding tissue, it is said to be “invasive”. Some people are diagnosed with “carcinoma in situ,” in which no cancer cells have grown beyond the duct or lobe.
Most cases occur in people over 50, although younger women are sometimes affected. Breast cancer can develop in men, although this is rare.
Staging provides information about how big the cancer is and whether it has spread. Stage 1 is the earliest stage and stage 4 means the cancer has spread to another part of the body.
The cancer cells are graded from “low” (slow growth) to “high” (fast growth). High-grade cancers are more likely to come back after the first treatment.
What causes breast cancer?
A cancerous tumor arises from an abnormal cell. The exact reason why a cell becomes cancerous is unclear. Something is thought to damage or alter certain genes in the cell. This causes the cell to become abnormal and multiply “out of control”.
Although breast cancer can develop for no apparent reason, there are some risk factors that can increase the risk, such as genetics.
What are the symptoms of breast cancer?
The usual first symptom is a painless lump in the breast, although most are non-cancerous and are fluid-filled cysts that are benign.
The first place breast cancer usually spreads is the lymph nodes in the armpit. In this case, a swelling or lump occurs in the armpit.
How is breast cancer diagnosed?
- Initial assessment: A doctor examines the breasts and armpits. They may do tests such as a mammogram, a special X-ray of breast tissue that may indicate the possibility of tumors.
- Biopsy: A biopsy involves taking a small sample of tissue from a part of the body. The sample is then examined under a microscope to look for abnormal cells. The sample can confirm or rule out cancer.
If you are diagnosed with breast cancer, you may need further tests to see if the cancer has spread. For example, blood tests, an ultrasound scan of the liver or a chest x-ray.
How is breast cancer treated?
Treatment options that may be considered include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hormone treatment. A combination of two or more of these treatments is often used.
- Surgery: Breast-conserving surgery or removal of the affected breast, depending on the size of the tumor.
- Radiation therapy: A treatment that focuses high-energy rays on cancerous tissue. This kills cancer cells or stops them from multiplying. It is mainly used as a supplement to surgery.
- Chemotherapy: A treatment for cancer using anticancer drugs that kill cancer cells or prevent them from multiplying.
- Hormone treatments: Some types of breast cancer are influenced by the “female” hormone estrogen, which can stimulate cancer cells to divide and multiply. Treatments that lower levels of these hormones or prevent them from working are often used in breast cancer patients.
How successful is the treatment?
The best prospects are those who are diagnosed when the cancer is small and has not spread. Surgical removal of a tumor at an early stage can then offer good chances of recovery.
Routine mammography, offered to women between the ages of 50 and 70, means more breast cancers are diagnosed and treated early.
For more information visit breastcancernow.org or call the free hotline on 0808 800 6000