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Indianapolis Star
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
English TV personality Kim Woodburn dies at 83 after 'short illness'
Kim Woodburn, the English professional cleaner turned television personality known for starring in "How Clean Is Your House?," has died, her manager said in a statement. She was 83. "It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved Kim Woodburn passed away yesterday following a short illness," Woodburn's manager, Craig Johnson-Pass, said in a statement to USA TODAY on June 17. The statement added, "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." The statement also asked for "time and privacy" for Woodburn's husband and close friends and said they will not be releasing any further details. Kim Woodburn was an English television personality known for starring on the reality show "How Clean Is Your House?" The show, which ran from 2003 to 2009 on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom, followed Woodburn and Aggie MacKenzie as they cleaned dirty houses. Before appearing on the show, Woodburn worked as a house cleaner in the U.K. and U.S., according to BBC. Born Patricia Mary McKenzie on March 25, 1942, Woodburn had an abusive childhood and left home at the age of 15, she wrote in her 2006 book "Unbeaten." Her role on "How Clean Is Your House?" earned Woodburn the nickname The Queen of Clean, according to BBC. After the show was canceled, she went on to appear on several other reality shows, including "Celebrity Big Brother" in 2017. On her Instagram following her death, Woodburn's husband shared a video slideshow of photos of her. "My wonderful, beautiful, Kim passed away last night. God bless, my love, xx xx," Peter Woodburn wrote. Fans took to the comments to react to the news; one user called her "a national treasure." "RIP Kim. You rocked the reality TV world and made us laugh so much throughout the years. Thank you for the laughs," one person wrote. Another said, "Kim gave us all so much laughter and rare honesty what a gem."
Wales Online
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
'We clashed often' says Aggie MacKenzie breaking silence on pal Kim Woodburn's death
'We clashed often' says Aggie MacKenzie breaking silence on pal Kim Woodburn's death How Clean Is Your House? star Aggie MacKenzie has paid tribute to her former co-star Kim Woodburn Aggie Mackenzie worked with Kim Woodburn on Channel 4's How Clean Is Your House? (Image: Channel 4 ) Kim Woodburn's former co-star Aggie MacKenzie has spoken out following the death of her How Clean Is Your House?co-star, describing her as a "tormented soul" who is now "finally at peace." In an exclusive chat with The Mirror, Aggie reflected on their relationship: "Kim was a tormented soul, but now she's finally at peace. We clashed often. Behind the fierce persona was deep pain and incredible strength. She survived because she had to. I hope she's resting now. She was an unforgettable woman." The TV personality, famed for her straight-talking style and memorable quips on the Channel 4 cleaning show alongside Aggie, died on Monday, June 16. For the latest TV news sign up to our newsletter Her husband Peter, with whom she shared a home in Nantwich, Cheshire, is said to be "heartbroken" by the loss of his wife of 46 years. A spokesperson for Kim released a heartfelt 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. Article continues below "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', as Kim was affectionately known after her stint on How Clean Is Your House? from 2003 to 2009, had a well-publicised falling out with Aggie and they had not reconciled before her death. Kim also gained further fame through her appearance on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Kim Woodburn has died at the age of 83 (Image: PA ) Aggie has opened up about her tumultuous relationship with her former co-star. She described their off-screen friendship as being like "chalk and cheese". She said: "I think we're chalk and cheese. Because of the friction there was between us, it created this energy and so we knew how to be in front of the camera. "I mean, most of it was ad lib. We had an idea of the storyline, but we just kind of made it up as we went along. I think for her it's kind of normal to have conflict and I think that if things are calm and easy, I think she found that quite difficult. That's not me, I like it easy peasy. There were lots of highs, and a few lows." Kim and Aggie worked together for six years (Image: Getty Images ) She also recalled a particularly heated argument during a panto performance in Brighton, saying: "We were doing panto in Brighton. I was so shocked and upset and angry. I lost my rag with her. I said, 'You've really overstepped the mark now! "We carried on working together for quite a while but the only speaking we did was on camera. It had all come to a bitter end. We've never spoken since," she said of their explosive fall out. "We were never friends. Far from it. Kim was such a big, damaging part of my life. I feel she almost destroyed me. I know that sounds extreme but she was this massive powerful figure. "I was frightened of her. Everyone was. It's like any bully - they push and push and push. There were no boundaries, no limitations. It was as if Kim felt more entitled to the job, status and money than me. She was the 'main man' and the show could not go on without her. I was ordinary and dispensable." In a 2019 interview with the Mirror, Kim said: "I have never said anything derogatory about Aggie and I am not going to start now. I am unclear where these false allegations have come from but I wish her all the luck in the world." Following Kim's death, her devoted husband Peter has spoken out for the first time since the tragic news with a profoundly moving final message as he bids farewell to his wife. Peter, her grieving husband of nearly 50 years, took to her official Instagram today after the announcement to post a touching video montage of photographs celebrating Kim's life. Article continues below Accompanying it, he wrote: "My wonderful, beautiful, Kim passed away last night. God bless, my love, xx xx." Content cannot be displayed without consent
USA Today
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
English TV personality Kim Woodburn dies at 83 after 'short illness'
English TV personality Kim Woodburn dies at 83 after 'short illness' Woodburn's manager said the TV personality was "an incredibly kind, caring, charismatic and strong person." Kim Woodburn, the English professional cleaner turned television personality known for starring in "How Clean Is Your House?," has died, her manager said in a statement. She was 83. "It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved Kim Woodburn passed away yesterday following a short illness," Woodburn's manager, Craig Johnson-Pass, said in a statement to USA TODAY on June 17. The statement added, "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." The statement also asked for "time and privacy" for Woodburn's husband and close friends and said they will not be releasing any further details. Who was Kim Woodburn? Kim Woodburn was an English television personality known for starring on the reality show "How Clean Is Your House?" The show, which ran from 2003 to 2009 on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom, followed Woodburn and Aggie MacKenzie as they cleaned dirty houses. Before appearing on the show, Woodburn worked as a house cleaner in the U.K. and U.S., according to BBC. Born Patricia Mary McKenzie on March 25, 1942, Woodburn had an abusive childhood and left home at the age of 15, she wrote in her 2006 book "Unbeaten." Her role on "How Clean Is Your House?" earned Woodburn the nickname The Queen of Clean, according to BBC. After the show was canceled, she went on to appear on several other reality shows, including "Celebrity Big Brother" in 2017. Fans react to Kim Woodburn's death: 'A national treasure' On her Instagram following her death, Woodburn's husband shared a video slideshow of photos of her. "My wonderful, beautiful, Kim passed away last night. God bless, my love, xx xx," Peter Woodburn wrote. Fans took to the comments to react to the news; one user called her "a national treasure." "RIP Kim. You rocked the reality TV world and made us laugh so much throughout the years. Thank you for the laughs," one person wrote. Another said, "Kim gave us all so much laughter and rare honesty what a gem." Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at
Wales Online
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Presenter Aggie MacKenzie pays tribute to ‘incredible' and ‘fierce' Kim Woodburn
Presenter Aggie MacKenzie pays tribute to 'incredible' and 'fierce' Kim Woodburn Woodburn, whose death following a short illness was confirmed by her manager, would visit dirty homes with MacKenzie on the Channel 4 show, and proceed to clean them, with the duo sharing tips as they went Aggie Mackenzie Kim Woodburn (Image: Channel 4 ) TV presenter Aggie MacKenzie, who rose to fame presenting How Clean Is Your House? with Kim Woodburn, has paid tribute to her co-presenter, describing her as "incredible" and "fierce", after she died at the age of 83. Woodburn, whose death following a short illness was confirmed by her manager, would visit dirty homes with MacKenzie on the Channel 4 show, and proceed to clean them, with the duo sharing tips as they went. In a statement, MacKenzie said: "Kim was a tormented soul, but now she's finally at peace. We clashed often. Behind the fierce persona was deep pain and incredible strength. "She survived because she had to. I hope she's resting now. She was an unforgettable woman." The highly camp show, with its dramatic music and Woodburn's scolding of the offending homeowners, proved a huge hit, turning the two into overnight stars. The show, which ran from 2003 to 2009, led to book deals and other endorsements, with Woodburn appearing on various reality shows. Article continues below Woodburn appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2017 and was among the line-up for E4's Celebrity Cooking School in 2022. A statement from her manager 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. "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." Her husband added in a post on Woodburn's Instagram account: "My wonderful, beautiful, Kim passed away last night. God bless, my love." She finished in third place on Celebrity Big Brother in 2017, when Loose Women star Coleen Nolan won and Irish pop twins Jedward were second. The twins, whose real names are John and Edward Grimes, said in a tribute to Woodburn: "Rest in peace Kim Woodburn, you're forever 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. "You had our back when we got bullied in CBB and we will never forget that. There will never be another Kim Woodburn." In an Instagram post, the duo posted a picture of them hugging Woodburn on the show. The cleaning guru was regularly challenged over her angry outbursts and controversial attitude during her time in the Big Brother house. Nolan and Woodburn fell out during the show, and Woodburn appeared on Loose Women in 2018 in an attempt to settle their feud but things quickly turned nasty between them. Woodburn broke down as she discussed her traumatic childhood, before walking off the set and branding Nolan "lying trash". The clash sparked more than 3,000 complaints to regulator Ofcom, with the majority being about how the Loose Women panel treated Woodburn. During 2009's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! she was among the final three left in the jungle, with TV chef Gino D'Acampo crowned the winner. She had spats with several campmates, retired boxer Joe Bugner in particular, although the two later bonded. But she also took on some stomach-churning tasks in the jungle, chomping down on a kangaroo's testicle during one challenge while campmate Katie Price could only look on. She also managed to down a witchetty grub smoothie in a cocktails trial, after vomiting it back up on the first attempt. Article continues below Her autobiography titled Unbeaten: The Story Of My Brutal Childhood was published in 2006. She described a miserable childhood spent living between her parents, a succession of children's homes and a convent, before making an escape just before her 16th birthday. But it also described happier times as an adult, including her "wonderfully happy marriage" and becoming Britain's "queen of clean".
Hindustan Times
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kim Woodburn dead at 83: All about her family, husband, career and net worth
Kim Woodburn, the British TV star best known for How Clean Is Your House? and Celebrity Big Brother, has died at 83 after a private health struggle. Her manager confirmed the news on Tuesday, June 17. 'It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved Kim Woodburn passed away yesterday following a short illness,' they told BBC News. 'Kim was an incredibly kind, caring, charismatic and strong person. Her husband Peter is heartbroken at the loss of his soulmate.' The manager also said, 'We are so proud of the amazing things Kim achieved in her life and career,' adding, 'We kindly ask that Kim's husband and close friends are given the time and privacy they need to grieve.' While no official cause of death was shared, a post from March on her Instagram mentioned health issues. The post 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 added in the caption, 'No more videos for now, my loves, I need to get better! ' A post shared by Peter Woodburn (@kimwoodburn) Born in Hampshire, Woodburn moved to Liverpool at age 16, where she worked as a live-in cleaner. She often spoke about her difficult early years, including on the BBC program Heaven and Earth in 2008, where she recalled being sent to boarding school as a young child. Also Read: Kim Woodburn dies at 83, fans pay tribute to How Clean Is Your House star: 'RIP to the Queen of Clean' 'I found the nuns extremely cruel, my sister and I were there. We were very young, we were all very badly treated,' she said, according to the BBC. 'They beat you, they were very cold to you. I was about three or four. There was no kindness at all.' In her twenties, Woodburn became pregnant and later gave birth to a stillborn son, whom she buried in a Liverpool park, as cited by New York Post. Woodburn rose to fame in 2003 when she began co-hosting How Clean Is Your House? on Channel 4 with Aggie MacKenzie. The show ran until 2009 and followed the duo as they cleaned people's homes and offered housekeeping tips. Woodburn also made headlines for her time on Celebrity Big Brother in 2017, where she had a high-profile feud with fellow contestant Colleen Nolan. Their tensions flared again in 2018 during an appearance on ITV's Loose Women. The segment ended with Woodburn storming off the set after calling Nolan 'lying trash' and a 'piece of filth.' Her other reality TV credits include I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! in 2009, where she finished as runner-up. Woodburn was married twice. Her first marriage, to Kenneth Davies, ended in divorce in 1975. She later married Peter in 1979, and the two lived together in Nantwich, Cheshire. As per Peopleai, As of November 2024, Kim Woodburn had an estimated net worth of about $5.48 million. Most of her money came from her work on TV, especially from the Channel 4 show How Clean Is Your House?.
