Celebrity Big Brother and How Clean Is Your House star dies aged 83

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Emma Saunders

Culture reporter

Getty Images Kim Woodburn, in 3th place, leaves the Celebrity Big Brother house on February 3, 2017 in Borehamwood, United KingdomGetty Images

How Clean Is Your House and reality TV star Kim Woodburn has died at the age of 83, her manager has confirmed.

The TV personality was best known for appearing on the Channel 4 cleaning show alongside Aggie MacKenzie. She also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother.

Her manager told BBC News: “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.”

He added: “We kindly ask that Kim’s husband and close friends are given the time and privacy they need to grieve.”

Shutterstock Kim Woodburn on How Clean is Your HouseShutterstock

Woodburn shot to fame on How Clean is Your House

Woodburn was also a regular contributor on Loose Women and This Morning, and was well known for her outspoken views.

Woodburn became a well-known culture figure following her stint on Channel 5’s Celebrity Big Brother in 2017, going on to spark several memes.

She famously fell out with Loose Women panellist Coleen Nolan when both took part in Celebrity Big Brother.

Media watchdog Ofcom later received more than 3,000 complaints about a 2018 episode of Loose Women after Woodburn walked off the show in tears.

In 2018, the pair rowed again on Loose Women before Woodburn stormed off set.

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