It's a sad day for television as Kim Woodburn's manager has confirmed her death after a short illness. The TV star captured hearts across the nation with her no-nonsense attitude on Channel 4's cleaning show How Clean is Your House?, presenting alongside Aggie MacKenzie.

Kim, also known for her legendary stint in Celebrity Big Brother, died aged 83, as confirmed by her manager to BBC News.

"It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved Kim Woodburn passed away yesterday following a short illness," the statement confirmed.

"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."

In a heartfelt tribute, they said: "We kindly ask that Kim's husband and close friends are given the time and privacy they need to grieve."

Kim left an unforgettable mark in showbiz with several career highlights, reports the Express.

Hailed the "Queen of Clean", Kim joined How Clean is Your House? in 2002, after Channel 4 contacted a cleaning company looking for "a really good cleaner with quite a funny temperament for a new series".

Known for her tongue-lashing cleaning tips, Kim was selected while she was a live-in cleaner in Kent, earning £1,000 a month.

Kim became a household name through six years on air, followed by books, board games, and DVDs spawned from the show's success.

In 2009, Kim signed up for the ninth series of I'm A Celebrity and finished as a runner-up to TV chef Gino D'Acampo.

Kim’s appearance caused quite the stir among fellow celebs, yet she won audiences over with her fearless personality and remains an iconic figure in the show's history.

Before her stint on the celebrity version of the reality series, Kim became a regular panellist on the spin-off show Big Brother's Bit on the Side in 2011.

Not one to shy away from confrontation, Kim famously criticised housemates on their cleanliness during a memorable Big Brother task stint, cementing her status as a reality TV legend.

In April 2016, Kim and her husband, Pete, appeared on Channel 4's A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun to find a holiday home in Costa del Sol, which was to be their home during the winter months.

Their budget was £320,000 and they put two offers forward of £285,000 and then £295,000 on an apartment, but both were turned down by the Norwegian owner.

In January 2017, Kim entered the Celebrity Big Brother house on day 11 and finished in third place.

She emerged as the top "new star", securing 14.52% of the final vote.

Tributes have poured in following the star's death, with Dan Wootton saying: "My gorgeous, hilarious and truly outrageous friend Kim Woodburn has died after a short illness.

"Genuinely THE favourite guest on every show I have ever been a part of. No one burst the bubble of prissy celebrities in such glorious fashion. Forever the queen of clean!"

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