How Clean is Your House star Kim Woodburn dies aged 83

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"It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved Kim Woodburn passed away yesterday following a short illness," her representatives told Metro.

"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."

Woodburn was best known for her work on How Clean Is Your House, as well as her appearance on Big Brother in 2017 and 2009's version of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.

Tributes have flown in for the star online.

"Can’t believe Kim Woodburn has died, an absolute icon of reality TV," one person wrote.

A second put: "Kim Woodburn is a solidified British TV icon. Just pure telly gold from How Clean Is Your House? to I’m a Celeb… and who could forget her infamous stint on Celebrity Big Brother. RIP Kim, thanks for the laughs."

A third penned: "I'm absolutely gutted that Kim Woodburn has died! There is no other public figure that had such an impact on my lexicon as that woman did. She was a total one-off. I'll raise a glass to her tonight. RIP."