Television industry mourns as beloved figure Kim Woodburn, renowned TV personality, passes away at 83 years old
TV world is in shock as cleaning sensation Kim Woodburn, the fiery star of How Clean is Your House, has passed away at 83 following a brief illness.
Social media is flooded with tributes from celebrities and fans alike, expressing their sadness and reminiscing about their favorite memories with Kim.
Lizzy Cundy took to Twitter, writing, "Very sad to hear Kim Woodburn has passed away. We had many fun times on the Big Brother Bit on the Side show, such a character and she always said what she thought! A ball of energy that will be very much missed. Rest in peace, Kim."
Talent agent Craig Johnson-Pass chimed in, praising Kim, "Thank you for all the amazing, fun, wonderful times. You weren't just a client, you were a friend. Will miss you Kim [heart emoji] fly high."
Charlotte Dawson commented with "Thinking of you so much," while Kerry Katona left a crying emoji.
X Factor legends Jedward shared their condolences, saying, "Rest in Peace Kim Woodburn you will forever be our Celebrity Big Brother Friend! We grew up watching you and to share those memories together you will be truly missed for the tv gold you created for all generations."
Kim's husband, Peter, is reportedly "heartbroken at the loss of his soulmate." The couple had been married since 1968.
Kim became a household name in the early 2000s with her no-nonsense approach to cleaning on How Clean is Your House. She was known for her feisty personality and for always speaking her mind.
Her death comes just weeks after she cancelled work commitments due to health concerns. Earlier this month, Kim told her followers on social media that she would no longer be recording personal video greetings for her fans due to a health problem.
In February, Kim underwent surgery on her eye and announced that she would be unable to record videos for an extended period. Her last video was posted on Valentine's Day, where she cheerfully expressed her hope for her fans' wellbeing.
Kim's career took off in 2002, when Channel 4 approached a cleaning company seeking a cleaner with a "funny temperament" and she was recommended. Following a screen test, she was paired with Aggie MacKenzie and filming for the now-iconic show began mere weeks later.
The pair fronted the show for six series up until August 2009. In November of the same year, Kim was announced as one of the contestants for I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here and finished as runner-up to TV chef Gino D'Acampo.
She also appeared on ITV's Loose Women and This Morning regularly, in addition to various other shows and reality TV appearances.
In 2017, Kim entered Big Brother as a housemate for a special Celebrity series and finished in third place. She also made appearances on other spin-off series from the show.
It comes as...
- How Clean is Your House & Celebrity Big Brother star dies aged 83 after short illness
- This is the last picture of Kim Woodburn with her husband before she died
- A representative for Kim announced her death in a statement, writing: "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."
- Tributes have today flooded in for the reality TV star, calling her an "icon" and a "diva."
- Kim's touching last video was on Valentines Day.
- Kim's death comes weeks after cancelling work commitments due to health concerns.
- Kim gave reality TV fans an iconic moment with her legendary Celebrity Big Brother row.
- Inside Kim's lifelong health battle with TV icon off air for months.
- Where is co-star Aggie MacKenzie now?
- TV's Aggie MacKenzie remembers her fiery, unforgettable co-star Kim Woodburn.
Speaking on today's This Morning, Nick Ferrari said, "I was thinking those two [Kim and Aggie MacKenzie] in a way, they were sort of the almost like the female equivalent of The Hairy Bikers. They were so genuine you could see the bond between them. The fact that they were so true shone through to the viewers, and that's why they were regular genuine folk behaving in that fashion, and that's why people like them. Very sad news."
Former Big Brother winner Jordan Sangha and Steps' Ian H Watkins also shared their love and condolences for Kim's family. Former Gogglebox star George Baggs wrote, "What a woman she was."
Fans and celebrities alike have expressed their condolences and reminisced about their favorite moments with Kim Woodburn, as the entertainment world mourns the passing of the popular figure known for her appearances on shows like How Clean is Your House and Celebrity Big Brother.
As the news of Kim Woodburn's death spreads, various celebrity personalities take to social media to pay tribute to the iconic figure, recalling their memories with her and expressing their sadness.
