TV icon, meme legend and Celebrity Big Brother royalty Kim Woodburn has died aged 83 following a short illness, her family have shared.
Representatives for Kim Woodburn and her family have released a statement announcing the news that the star has died, sharing “It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved Kim Woodburn passed away yesterday following a short illness. Kim was an incredibly kind, caring, charismatic and strong person.
“Her husband Peter is heartbroken at the loss of his soulmate. We are so proud of the amazing things Kim achieved in her life and career. We kindly ask that Kim’s husband and close friends are given the time and privacy they need to grieve.
“We will not be releasing any further details.”
Kim Woodburn became instantly iconic in British pop culture after she burst on the scene with the 00s classic How Clean Is Your House, the show which saw Kim and her co-star Aggie go into various houses and whip them into shape. She was a larger than life icon who was known for her non-nonsense ways and wicked turns of phrase – which helped her become a constant meme whenever she appeared on reality TV. Which was constantly, because she was TV gold.
She appeared on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, where she placed a runner up. In 2017, she was inescapable after her legendary run on Celebrity Big Brother and the infamous clashes she had with her housemates. Nearly every quote from Kim Woodburn in that era has become common turns of phrase amongst British people and solidified her as a Love Of Huns darling.
She will be missed greatly, and the TV scene in this country will never be the same again after such a huge loss.
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