Tributes to ‘kind and charismatic’ Kim Woodburn as she dies aged 83

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17 Jun 2025 • 5:59 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Kim Woodburn, best known for How Clean Is Your House and her appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, has died at 83 after a short illness.
  • Woodburn gained fame on How Clean Is Your House from 2003 to 2009, known as the "Queen of Clean" for her cleaning skills and outspoken remarks.
  • Her career also included appearances on I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, Celebrity Come Dine with Me, and A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun.
  • Woodburn's time on Celebrity Big Brother in 2017 was marked by clashes with other housemates, leading to further controversy after a heated appearance on Loose Women in 2018.
  • A statement announcing the TV personality’s death read: “Kim was an incredibly kind, caring, charismatic and strong person.” She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Peter.

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