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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Meredith Clark

Jennette McCurdy defends title of her book ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’: ‘I mean it sincerely’

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Jennette McCurdy turned heads with the title of her new memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died. In the scathing book, the iCarly star details the abuse she endured from her late mother, who died from breast cancer in 2013.

However, the former Nickelodeon actor is standing by the decision to name her book I’m Glad My Mom Died. In an interview with Good Morning America on Wednesday, McCurdy addressed the memoir’s divisive title and said she understands why the title has received some backlash. But she argues that those who have experienced parental abuse will appreciate it.

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