Behind the fierce persona of the 'queen of clean' was pain but incredible strength

KIM Woodburn, who rose to fame as the no-nonsense co-presenter of How Clean Is Your House?, has died at the age of 83 after a short illness.

- By Mark Jefferies

Friends have recalled how the TV star was passionate and outspoken on screen and off, but is now “finally at peace”.

Kim was also a big hit on reality shows, appearing in I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2009, Celebrity Big Brother eight years later and E4’s Celebrity Cooking School in 2022.

A statement from her management said yesterday: “It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved Kim Woodburn passed away following a short illness.

“Kim was an incredibly kind, caring, charismatic and strong person. Her hus-band 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.”

Peter said on Kim’s Instagram account: “My wonderful, beautiful, Kim passed away last night. God bless, my love.”