TV Star Kim Woodburn Dies at 83 After Short Illness

LONDON, England – Kim Woodburn, the famed TV presenter known for her role in ‘How Clean Is Your House?’, has died at the age of 83 after a brief illness, her manager confirmed.

In a statement released on social media, her manager expressed their sorrow: “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.”

Woodburn’s husband, Peter, was noted to be heartbroken by the loss of his “soulmate.” The statement continued to highlight the pride family and friends felt about her achievements throughout her life and career.

Earlier this year, Kim Woodburn had taken a break from social media, stating that she needed to focus on her health. Her last Instagram post mentioned that she would not be recording videos due to a health issue, assuring her followers, “I need to get better!”

Messages of sympathy have been flooding social media since her passing. One fan expressed disbelief on X, stating, “Can’t believe Kim Woodburn has died, an absolute icon of reality TV who I quote daily (and will continue to do so) RIP to a legend.” Another wrote, “Rest in peace to the icon that is Kim Woodburn.”

Woodburn gained popularity on the reality show ‘How Clean Is Your House?’ before appearing on other shows like ‘I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here‘ in 2009, where she was runner-up, and ‘Celebrity Big Brother‘ in 2017. She also made regular appearances on popular daytime shows such as ‘This Morning‘ and ‘Loose Women.’

No further details regarding the circumstances of her health have been released, as her family requests privacy during this difficult time.