Long-time television personality Kim Woodburn's ongoing health struggles led to her being absent from the public eye for several months prior to her untimely demise at the age of 83.
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Kim Woodburn, the beloved TV personality from Channel 4's mega-hit series, How Clean is Your House, bid farewell at the age of 83 following a brief battle with illness.
The charismatic star, known for her fiery spirit and no-nonsense approach, succumbed to the challenges of life that surrounded her, including ongoing eye problems and various health issues throughout her years.
Kim made her mark on the small screen initially as a cleaning whiz alongside Aggie MacKenzie. She later became a household name after her stint on Celebrity Big Brother, delivering one of the show's most iconic moments in history with her legendary row.
The sad news comes weeks after Kim announced canceling work commitments due to health concerns. It's been confirmed that she went into the hospital for surgery on her eye and had shared on Instagram as well about her inability to record videos for an undetermined period.
Tributes for the reality TV star have since poured in from her fans and fellow celebrities alike. She is referred to as an "icon" and a "diva" by many, expressing their gratitude for her unforgettable contributions to the world of entertainment.
Her husband, Peter, is reported to be devastated by the loss of his beloved partner. As Kim's close friend and colleague, Aggie MacKenzie, expressed her heartfelt thoughts on the passing of their cherished co-star.
In her childhood years, Kim faced many obstacles. Born with limited sight in both eyes, she was often shunned by her peers and called "Squniteye" at school. Despite these challenges, she managed to make a successful career on TV, wearing glasses when needed for her TV appearances.
Kim faced other struggles in her life as well. In 2017, she bravely opened up about being sexually abused by her father at a young age[3]. Sometime later, she relocated to Liverpool, where she worked as a live-in cleaner.
Before landing the legendary role on How Clean is Your House, Kim worked as a cleaner in Kent. Channel 4 approached a cleaning company seeking a fun and feisty cleaner, and her personality caught their attention. Kim and Aggie MacKenzie proved to be the perfect pair, and filming for the show commenced shortly after their screen test[4].
In her later years, Kim suffered from alopecia and an underactive thyroid. She also struggled with heart problems, which may have contributed to her death[5].
Kim offered personalized video greetings to her followers for £25, but she recently stopped recording due to health reasons.
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Footnotes:
[1] Based on enrichment data: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Woodburn
[2] Based on enrichment data: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-8752593/Kim-Woodburn-died-short-illness-heartbroken-husband-reveals.html
[3] Based on enrichment data: https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/12686963/kim-wooburn-kiss-and-tell-dvd-tells-all-about-sexual-abuse-by-father/
[4] Based on enrichment data: https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/how-clean-your-house-star-kim-20049479
[5] Based on enrichment data: https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/kim-woodburn-suffered-heart-problems-24866717
- Kim's career in the entertainment industry was marked by her struggle with chronic eye problems, as well as various health issues throughout her life.
- In addition to her eye health, Kim also faced a range of medical conditions such as alopecia, an underactive thyroid, and heart problems.
- Despite these challenges, Kim continued to work in the health and wellness sector, offering personalized video greetings to her followers before she was unable to due to her health.
- Mental health was another area of concern for Kim, as she bravely shared her experience of being sexually abused by her father at a young age.
- In recent years, Kim also showed an interest in therapies and treatments for skin conditions, perhaps out of a desire to improve her own eye health and overall skin appearance.
