Just because they both were engaging in the use of drugs does not mean that they were not commited and respectful to their work entertaining children. We dont know the sufferings in others lives and drugs get used for lots of purposes but it shouldnt reflect badly on the people they are, it may set a bad example but it doesnt mean they are awful people, they loved their jobs and would never do anything to sabotage that. I think people should stop judging them realise that it was a stupid thing to do but not condemn them forever

joanne, oxfordshire, england

Deborah of Glasgow + Roger of London...We can't believe you it's almost like you glorify people who take drugs.. I said earlier that this death was awful and yes the way she died was horrific... but it was her choice to take these drugs. What appalls me most is that they were entertaining children, youngsters..my children and your children and for heavens sake isn't it a poor example and a crime against childhood that they might have been under the influence whilst doing their job. I'm not heartless at all, I just understand the concept of adult choice...sadly a lot of youngsters follow this same route.......................and the same fate.

kirk, Rotherham , UK

i think that this is appauling considering him and her were both idols for little children whilst in their spare time they were both off 'doing' drugs. I do however think that this is a very sad case and hope that Mark returns home safely soon for the much help he badly needs at this difficult time in his life.

gemma, Manchester,

it is sad that such a young life has gone. i watch their programmes with my kids and i cannot beleive that such great people that show so much intelligence would even contemplate taking such substances. yes people can do what they like in their own homes , just amazing how they can entertain kids, teach kids and yet have lack of knowledge about dangers of drugs themselves.

such a shame that a death has to occur before the dnagers of drugs is readdressed again. until it all goes quite again.

thoughts with family and Mark at this sad time

Mrs Kaur, Birmingham, UK

I can't believe the things I have read here. I met Natasha and Mark one evening in a bar in Soho with some friends. They were charming, funny, generous people. When any life is cut short, for whatever reason it is tragic. My thoughts go out to Mark and Natasha's family! And to paraphrase Bill Hicks, All you people out there who hate drugs, go home and throw away all your music, all your art and most of your books, because they guys that made them...doing drugs! And the crime that arises from drugs, down to prohibition you idiots. The 'war' on drugs, a stupid concept to keep morons like you afraid!

Roger, London,

Some of you seem heartless. It's tragic when anyone dies. I cannot imagine how Natasha's family would feel reading these comments. No matter how you feel about drugs, all the people in Natasha's life are grieving her loss. Try and keep that in mind.

Deborah, Glasgow,

Some very hypocritical intolerant judgemental and narrow-minded viewpoints here. I do think it is a tragedy for this young woman and her family-everyone has a right to do what they like in their private life.

Dave, Oxford, UK

Good riddance???!!!! Are you for real? I never thought i'd know someone who would fall victim to drugs, but i knew Tash. It will happen to you one day and i hope you remember this story and the negative reactions posted here, and then maybe you will change your attitude. She gave so much to those around and then made one mistake. It is our loss.

Geraldine, London,

Surely there must be a way for some positive action to come as a result of this sad story....? young people in this nation need to be educated about the real and evident dangers asociated with casually taking part in what may seem at the time like harmless social/recreational drug use. ICocaine use is rife in my generation (mid 30's) and below, and yet little or nothing is being done to effectively warn people of the long and short term health risks until it is (tragically) too late.

Holly, London,

I quite agree with Anghu Singh.. I'm sorry the young lady died and the way she died...it's dreadful. . But it was her choice to take the drugs that led to her death... It's the same sympathy that the death of a drink driver would bring. Maybe it's about time Companies took some resposibility for their employees...with random drug testing.

kirk, Rotherham, UK

Anu Singh, you should be ashamed of yourself. If you can't write anything nice, don't write at all. A person's life was cut tragically short and my heart goes out to her family and friends.

Marc, Paris, France

This is not the first time that a worker has been involved with drugs at the BBC, perhaps they should introduce drugs testing at the BBC?

Clive, Drtford, Kent

I dream of the day when the scourge of cocaine has been removed from the entertainment industry. Then we might get Education, Entertainment and Information instead of mindless karaoke and turgid drama that everybody thinks is "Brilliant, darling".

If this makes people in the field think twice, then some good may come from the sad example of Natasha's death

Marcus, Manchester,

Cocaine must be great for children's entertainers - it makes you bouncy, bubbly and energetic - just like the kids. Unlike childhood, cocaine is a dangerous addictive drug - stick to tartrazine instead.

Randolph Spinney, Oxford, UK

Quite frankly anyone who says that cocaine abuse hurts no one but the user is a fool. One just has to look at the violence, poverty and refugees in Columbia to know that it is fueled by the middle class cocaine users described in this article.
The hypocracy it amazing. Green Peace sticker on the fridge. Make poverty history T-shirt on. Fair trade tea in the cuboard. Cocaine on the coffee table. Sickening.

Paul, Coventry,

Silly celebrity!!!

Paid the ultimate price for dabbling with drugs. No sympathy - good riddance.

Her ilk (Winehouse, Doherty etc) all deserve the same for making drugs so appealing to young people.

Osei K. Agyeman-Buahin, London,

Boy from Liverpool
"Wasn't Hurting anyone else", then I would suggest that you speak to the farmers forced to grow this because they cannot afford to do anything else, then speak to the thousands of people that lose family members due to drug wars(innocent and involved), and speak to the mother of the child out in the street dealing drugs, then go and speak to the old dear robbed to feed a habit and then tell me that she wasn't hurting anyone else!

But I wear a pair on new trainers or item of clothing because it was made in the east I am a baby killing, slave supporting monster!!!! You got to love Hypocrites!!!

Steve Williamson, Manchester, UK

Take your choice, pay your price. fair and square. full stop

Peter Kim, st albans, england

Tragic??? What's tragic about it??? There is such an annoying double standard when it comes to celebrity drug use.

But if you consider this in another way If I smoked (a completely legal drug) 40 a-day and contracted lung cancer it would NOT be considered by general joe public "as another tragic loss of young life" no, it would be a case of well he knew the risks, and that I am a tax burden blah blah blah.

Similarly if I was a nobody heroine addict that has overdosed then it would simply be another smack head of the streets!

But opinion suddenly does a u- turn when it is people that are in the public eye and now everyone is blaming the pressures of fame for driving them to use drugs....... this is complete rubbish, it is excuses like this that keep scum like Pete Doherty on the streets when he should have been jailed along time ago....

This death is no different to when it happens to us commoners, unfortunately she knew the risks and has paid a heavy price.

Steve Williamson, Manchester, UK

And exactly how much is "enough cocaine to kill her"?

Simon, Leicester,

I have to say that with all the misery and suffering in the world that is inflicted on people who have done nothing to invite it (such as young children suffering from cancer, just as an example), I find it very hard to feel any sympathy for someone who chose to take drugs. I am afraid I have no truck with the modern theory that drug addiction and alcohol addiction are diseases over which the sufferer has no control. She chose to take drugs and she has suffered the consequences. I am sorry she is dead but millions of children die every day from circumstances beyond their control and that to me is a greater tragedy.

Anu Singh, Singapore, Singapore

It's just another tragically wasted young life.
I'm sorry that people make the comments they do but they have obviously never lost a loved one to the effects of drug addiction.

Andrew, edinburgh, uk

Tim and Cromwell,

You are proper out of order. Whatever you think, she was doing nothing to hurt anyone else. Personally I'd have sympathy for *anyone* who died, but you two don't think that.

Says more about you both than this poor girl.

Well done.

Boy, Liverpool, UK

What a great role model for children.
Absolutely no sympathy... Take drugs and die...

Mike Jones, Farnborough, Hampshire

i disagree with boris, i didnt know adults could be so small minded still. I am only 17 and I dont think anyone i know would even say that. To be honest, its all her fault, if you decide to take drugs.. suffer the consequences.

B Patel, HIgh Wycombe,

If we can randomly test sportsmen and the Yanks can test schoolkids, then why not test TV stars ? There are plenty of jobs in Tescos and McDonalds if they athink "how very dare we?"

E Skelton, cardiff, Wales

It's ridiculous for anyone who didn't know this woman to pass judgment on her. The only thing that can be said with certainty is that she had a serious, long-term coke addiction. The 1cm hole in her septum is proof. A lot of drugs went up her nose to cause this. If she is like most addicts, she fought it - and failed. Rest in Peace and condolences to her loved ones.

Donna, Vancouver BC , Canada

Reason #1000 Not to take drugs/alchol/pill mix may cause death by hot bathing.

Total waste if you ask me. Some who obviously enjoyed giving joy to others needlessly takes their own like. Pointless really.

Fred, London,

there's a lot of nonsense being written here....

Dr Fenwick , hackney,

No sympathy I'm afraid !!!!

Ian Payne, WALSALL,

Doing class-a drugs? On that level? In combination with sleeping pills and alcohol? Ignoring the risks? Tragedy? Hardly.

Tim, Germany,

hey boris, the story's not any sadder because she's beautiful

mike, toronto, canada

I think its time all TV personalitiesl were given random drug tests as an example to us all. Fail the test and its goodnight.

Cromwell, Leeds, England

So it's only a tragedy because she's beautiful then. If she was ugly then would it be less of a loss? It's a shame and a tragedy because she was a young woman with most of her life to live for, not because she was attractive.

Bob Robinson, Macclesfield,

what a waste. A sad reflection of the have everything/celeberity society in britain these days.

Andy, france,

What a beautiful looking woman. It's a tragedy.

Boris, Wakefield, UK

What a beautiful looking woman. It's a tragedy!

Boris, Wakefield, UK