Madonna Badger, Famed Ad Exec, Loses Children, Parents and Home in Mysterious Fire
Madonna Badger, a famous New York City advertising executive, lost her three children and her parents when her waterfront mansion went up in flames yesterday.
Badger, who created the iconic Mark Wahlberg underwear ads for Calvin Klein, among other notable campaigns, and her friend Michael Borcina escaped the blaze.
Badger bought the Stamford, Conn., waterfront estate last year for $1.7 million. Borcina's construction company was renovating the home. Now it looks like this:
Stamford Police Sgt. Paul Guzda said Badger's three daughters, seven-year-old twins and a 10-year-old, all died in the fire. Badger's visiting parents also died.
Police officers said they notified Badger's estranged husband, Matthew Badger, of the tragedy and drove him to the scene from his apartment in Manhattan.
The two split three years ago and are in the process of getting divorced.
Neighbor and eye witness Charles Mangano told The Stamford Advocate he heard a man screaming for help as flames consumed the house shortly before dawn.
"They were both obviously in a state of shock," Mangano said. "He was in his boxers and a T-shirt, with no shoes. They were leading him up to an EMS truck."
"The woman said - she was mumbling - she said, 'my whole life is in there'."
Fire chief Antonio Conte said Monday morning it does not appear that the renovations were the cause of the fire. It is very much unclear what was.
"With the condition of the building it will remain under investigation for a number of days until the fire marshal can get in," Conte said. "I would say it's a number of days before we actually find out how this occurred and what happened."
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December 30th, 2011 12:56 PM
Paige you are something...she DID try to save her children. Read the whole story morons. Seriously, just leave this one to those who care about other human beings. Ignorance is a devil's trait.
December 30th, 2011 12:53 PM
How can anyone insult Madonna Badger at a time like this. When your home is englufed in flames you panic and did as she did; climb a scaffolding to save your children. Its the firemen who escorted her out of the area so they could try to do thier job. Get an education before you comment on tragedy and read the whole story. My goodness, 3 children died. Have a heart. This is a heavy one...
December 28th, 2011 11:38 AM
Hey Paige, I hope you are a kid, because if you are grown, you need some serious help. And anyone else that has the audacity to comment in anything but sadness for this tradgedy is nothing short of a moron. Just get on with your miserable lives and keep your special needs to yourself.
December 27th, 2011 8:34 PM
stupid mom and the boy friend. They should have been the last to get out of the house.
December 27th, 2011 4:39 PM
Let us all pray for this poor unfortunate family. May a merciful god give these people peace.
December 27th, 2011 3:17 PM
My prayers to Madonna Badger...When I heard this I felt the pain that she is going through. I'm a mother and I cannot conceive of losing my kids and parents. May the Lord bring the family comfort, peace and healing!
December 27th, 2011 3:06 PM
I'm so sad to hear this news. My heart and prayers go out to Madonna. Please do not listen to these stupid accusations. That is all they are. These people do not know what they are talking about. God is with your loved ones and they are in no pain. Let God be with you and heal you of your pain from your loss. God bless you.
December 27th, 2011 11:09 AM
To Anonymouse - Of course money doesn't make this any better for her. Why would you make such a stupid comment??
December 27th, 2011 10:31 AM
I've been a firefighter for 24 years , and the comments about the house being razed "so soon" being a red flag are unjustified. Investigators already have all they need to determine the cause of the fire (if it can be determined) Rushing to judgement as to the cause and actions of those involved is reckless at best.
My thoughts and prayers to the family and friends.
December 27th, 2011 9:46 AM
It is not for people to judge or question. Our Lord and Savior says we are to love each other. That said, we have not right to speculate "What" or "Why" something happened. Especially before any research or investigation can be done. However, this is a mother and daughter who lost everything that her money could never buy for her. Why is it that we immediately judge or jump to conclusions when the tragedy happens to someone weathly but when it is someone poor we suddenly find coats and blankets to warm them. I know her pain this week but I realize what I am feeling right now doesn't even compare. You see I lost my father after five days of fighting to live just 5 days ago. We had our first Christmas without him and like Ms. Badger I find myself wishing there was someone way to change it, but unlike her I have my other close relatives to lean on. There is a time and place for negative or judgemental thoughts. This is not one of them. This is a time fo compassion and prayer