Celebrity Big Brother legend and How Clean Is Your House star Kim Woodburn has died at the age of 83 after a short illness her family has sadly confirmed
Kim Woodburn has died aged 83, her family has sadly confirmed, and before her untimely death, the TV star suffered a series of debilitating health issues, including blindness, Alopecia, an underactive thyroid, and severe neck pain.
The TV star, who shot to stardom for her no-nonsense attitude and witticisms on Channel 4’s How Clean Is Your House with Aggie MacKenzie, died on Monday. Her cause of death has not yet been confirmed. Kim’s beloved husband-of-46-years Peter, who she lived with in their Nantwich, Cheshire home, is “heartbroken” over the loss of his soulmate.
She has been described as an “incredibly kind, caring, charismatic and strong person” by her loved ones, who were “so proud” of what she achieved in her career. Announcing the sad news of her death, a representative for Kim shared in a statement: “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.”
The Queen of clean faced numerous health challenges throughout her life, many of which she openly discussed in interviews and on social media. Born with limited vision – virtually blind in her right eye and short-sighted in her left – Woodburn’s childhood neglect prevented her from receiving treatment for her condition.
She only discovered the extent of her vision problems in her late teens while working in a factory. Despite this, she pursued a career as a model and later as a television personality, adapting her lifestyle to accommodate her visual impairments.
In addition to her vision issues, Kim contended with alopecia, an underactive thyroid, and a history of severe neck pain. She was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in her 60s, which caused fatigue and overheating.
Alopecia, leading to patchy hair loss, was another recurring issue she faced. In 2022, she underwent neck surgery to remove a damaged disc, which was affecting her hands. She humorously referred to the procedure as having her “throat cut” and recovered with her characteristic resilience .
Beyond physical health, Woodburn endured significant emotional trauma. She revealed that she was sexually abused by her father and physically abused by her mother during her childhood. Additionally, she suffered the loss of a stillborn son at six months pregnant, a traumatic event she later recounted on Loose Women.
Kim’s untimely death comes weeks after cancelling work commitments due to health concerns. Kim had been offering personal video greetings to her loyal followers for £25 a pop after also selling clips on the Cameo platform. But earlier this month she told her social media followers: “No more videos for now, my loves, I need to get better!”
A post on her Instagram account read: “We regret to tell you that Kim is unable to record any further videos for the foreseeable future, due to a health problem. Kim sends her love to you all.” She also recently went under the knife for surgery on her eye.
