Kim Woodburn, the iconic British television personality best known for co-hosting How Clean Is Your House? and appearing on Celebrity Big Brother, has died at the age of 83 following a short illness, her representatives confirmed on Tuesday.

Born in Hampshire, Kim overcame a difficult early life marked by hardship and trauma. She left home at 16 and worked as a live-in cleaner in Liverpool, a job that would eventually lead to her breakout role on Channel 4’s How Clean Is Your House? alongside Aggie MacKenzie.

Nicknamed the “Queen of Clean,” Kim's no-nonsense attitude and sharp wit earned her a devoted fanbase. She later appeared on several reality TV shows, including I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! (2008) and Celebrity Big Brother (2017), where her candid and often confrontational style made her a standout personality.

In her 2006 autobiography Unbeaten, Woodburn opened up about her harrowing childhood, including experiences of abuse and the loss of a stillborn child. She also revealed her decision to change her name as a way to reclaim her identity and move forward.

In a statement, her representatives said: “Kim was an incredibly kind, caring, charismatic and strong person. We are so proud of the amazing things she 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”. 

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