The death of Kim Woodburn was announced by her “heartbroken” family last month (June 17) – she was 83 years old.
Kim found fame on How Clean Is Your House? and went on to become a controversial figure on shows including Celebrity Big Brother and I’m A Celebrity….
In the months before her death, Kim suffered a period of ill health and took a step away from social media. However, in one of her final interviews before her death, she was as candid as ever, even joking about why she had the occasional nip and tuck…
Kim Woodburn death – full statement
A statement shared the sad news of Kim’s death last month.
It read: “It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved Kim Woodburn passed away yesterday following a short illness.”
I’m literally shaking. Our beautiful Kim Woodburn.
The statement continued: “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.”
Kim’s husband breaks his silence
Just a couple of hours later, Kim’s husband Peter shared an emotional compilation video of his wife from throughout the years. The clip featured pictures of Kim from childhood to adulthood.
“My wonderful, beautiful, Kim passed away last night. God bless, my love, xx xx,” he wrote in the caption.
The video was shared to Kim’s official Instagram account.
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Tributes pour in
Twitter was awash with sadness in the minutes after Kim’s death was announced.
One fan said: “RIP Kim Woodburn, you legend.” Another added: “If there is a God… He better watch out and his throne and house best be clean because Kim Woodburn is on her way up.”
A third said: “Can’t believe Kim Woodburn has died. So sad!” “I’m literally shaking. Our beautiful Kim Woodburn. Fly high my dorlin, her impact on Twitter and British pop culture especially should be studied. A British legend,” said another.
“BEYOND devastated to hear the news today that TV legend and icon Kim Woodburn has sadly passed away. There will never be anyone like Kim. RIP,” said another fan.
Her final interview
Earlier today (July 1) one of her last-ever interviews resurfaced. In it, Kim spoke to the Daily Star about going under the knife and her reasons for it.
She poked fun at her surgery journey by saying: “I’ve got to get stuff done, I’ve got a few bob in the bank, why not? Look, I’ve got to lie in a coffin rotting away, smelling and all wrinkled. I’m not gonna do that when I’m on the earth.”
Kim added: “I’m also not sitting here going to say, what all celebrities say that look very good for their age, that ‘I’ve had nothing done’. Oh, shut up, of course you have. Would you want to walk around with everything hanging all over the place? When it starts hanging dear and when you look at yourself looking like a plate of crumpets.”
Pointing out a spot that still bothered her, Kim then said: “There’s a bit of flab under here [gesturing to under her arm]. You’ll never see me in a sleeveless evening gown, but I’ve been kept in good nick.”
Kim’s health issues
The How Clean Is Your House? star did have her health issues, though. Earlier this year she sparked concern after she withdrew from her work commitments due to illness.
Back in March, a statement on Kim’s Instagram 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.”
A month before that, Kim revealed that she had to undergo emergency eye surgery.
Kim’s cause of death hasn’t been announced by her family.
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