TV legend Kim Woodburn dies following short illness
Kim Woodburn has died following a short illness at the age of 83.
The TV legend sparked concern among fans earlier in the year after her management team confirmed she would be taking a step back from work duties after she was rushed to the hospital.
The Hampshire native rose to fame on the Channel 4 show, How Clean is Your House, which she starred in alongside Aggie MacKenzie. Kim Woodburn has died following a short illness at the age of 83 years old. Pic: Mike Lawn/REX/Shutterstock
A statement released by Kim's representative confirmed her passing on Monday.
Speaking to The Sun, they said: '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. Kim Woodburn and husband Peter. Pic: REX
'We are so proud of the amazing things Kim achieved in her life and career.'
They added: '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 further details.' View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Peter Woodburn (@kimwoodburn)
Kim regularly interacted with her fans via Instagram and also shared personalised messages via Cameo.
Earlier in the year, her management took to her socials to share: 'We regret to tell you that Kim is unable to record further videos until Friday 7th March.'
A follow-up, shared on March 2, said Kim would be 'unable to record any further videos for the foreseeable future.' Kim Woodburn tells Katie Price what she really thinks of her on I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here. Pic: ITV/REX/Shutterstock
The statement 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 all.'
In the post caption, Kim wrote: 'No more videos for now, my loves, I need to get better.'
With her cleaning shows, which also included Kim's Rude Awakenings, she was dubbed the Queen of Clean. Kim also appeared on a number of reality shows.
In 2009 she appeared on I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and she entered the Celebrity Big Brother house in 2017 resulting in a string of iconic moments.
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