TV personality Kim Woodburn shared some heartbreaking comments before her tragic death at 83, saying while she was ‘glad’ she made it to 80, she ‘wished’ she could be younger
Kim Woodburn said she was ‘glad she made it to 80’ before the TV personality died aged 83 following a short illness. A representative for Kim shared the sad news in a statement, which described her as ‘ kind, caring, and charismatic’.
In a 2022 interview with OK!, Kim shared some heartbreaking comments about ageing and said she ‘wished’ she could be younger. While the TV legend said she was ‘glad’ she had ‘made it’ to her 80s, she emphasised that she doesn’t know if she is going to be ‘around the next year’.
Kim said at the time: “I’m glad I’ve made it to 80, but if I had one wish, it would be to be younger. You can’t beat being young and planning ahead, thinking, ‘In 10 years’ time I’ll do this…'”.
The TV personality continued: “When you’re 80, you don’t know if you’re going to be around the next year. I’ve done very well, but nobody wants to be 80.”
In the same interview, Kim shared some life advice as she told people to always be nice. She said: “Be nice to people, treat people decently. Don’t expect people to have all the values you do, we all have different values. Life goes by so quickly. You just have to have fun and be nice.”
Kim became famous for her role on Channel 4’s How Clean Is Your House, which aired from 2003 to 2009. Kim worked alongside co-star Aggie MacKenzie as the duo transformed filthy homes with practical cleaning tips and became a staple of British television.
Beyond her cleaning expertise, Woodburn appeared in numerous reality and talk shows. In 2009, she was a runner-up on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, and in 2017, she finished third in Celebrity Big Brother.
Kim has left behind her husband of 46 years, Peter, who has since taken to social media to share some sweet memories with the caption: “Thank you for everything xx xx. My wonderful, beautiful Kim passed away last night. God bless, my love, xx xx.”
A representative for Kim also shared a statement which read: “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.”
Source: Mirror
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