Several Big Brother figures including former winner Rylan Clark-Neal retweeted the appeal for donations. It will always have a place in my heart.". [2] For 18 months, Grahame remained at home and attended Northwood secondary school in Hillingdon, west London,[3] before she started losing weight again. The page said the 38-year-old was in "a very bad way" and needed treatment in a rehabilitation centre. In September 2019, Nikki revealed her hope of having a baby. Nikki Grahame rose to fame on Big Brother and struggled with anorexia for years Reality TV star had recently checked into a private hospital for eating disorder Her sad passing was confirmed. Nikki Grahame, Big Brother contestant who found fame on the show in 2006, has died aged 38, agent confirms As well as taking part in Big Brother, Grahame also had her own reality show called Princess Nikki, and wrote two books. [22] Grahame has also co-presented several episodes of Celebrity Soup, alongside Iain Lee on the satellite channel E! Nikki Grahame: Life of Big Brother star who died after battle with anoxeria to be celebrated in documentary, Nikki Grahame died after a long battle with anorexia, Grahame soared to fame after featuring in Big Brother. When Bianca discovers this, she attacks her in the street, pushing her into a pile of rubbish. What's he waiting for? Absolutely devastated to hear the news about Nikki Grahame's death. She attempted suicide on multiple occasions. (English Television Personality, Model and Author Known for Her TV Series Princess Nikki), https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/nikki-grahame-21194.php. In her first few years, she had very little to do apart from being the best friend of Sonia Jackson and briefly dating Jamie Mitchell, Asif Malik and Martin Fowler. [46] In 2012, Grahame was sectioned following an overdose. Heartbreakingly, she revealed that when she got to Nikkis home she kissed my little girls mouth and stroked her hair. During round three, she was the strongest link of the team (answered the most questions correctly and earned the most money), but was eliminated in round five after then becoming the weakest link of the team. Sons Her only major storyline came in . Nikki Grahame, who suffered from anorexia nervosa, wrote two books based on her experiences with the eating disorder. "I dont have one regret, not one. I went down with her in the lift and just before they took her out of the building, I asked which end her head was at, and held it in my hands.. She is portrayed by Carly Hillman. Wherever she is, the hilarious memes she has been posting of herself from her original visit to the Big Brother household are keeping her followers entertained. Rachel Wilde (search) 2023 BBC. [47], In March 2021, Grahame's family announced she had again relapsed, that she "constantly feels weak and is struggling on a day to day basis", and that she wanted to recover but felt it was "impossible". The new documentary will show that "behind the bright and funny media persona, Nikki was a complex woman who bravely battled anorexia for over 30 years", according to a statement. Credits This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. She lives for a night out with the girls and a muscly man but can that be your focus when you've got two kids at home? Just last week Charlie took to TikTok to recreate the scene where Janine pushes her ex-husband Barry Evans off a cliff and to his death. DeSantis won't say he's running. ', but where is she? However, Sue admitted that as it turns out she was the last person to ever speak to Nikki. Nikki Grahame, who shot to fame in Big Brother in 2006, has died, her agent has confirmed. This was a move that cost Channel 4 50,000, after members of the public who took part in voting were misled into thinking they were voting to evict Nikki permanently. Grahame relapsed when she was 18, and spent time in an adult eating disorder ward. 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They both became immune from eviction for that week. She spent the next eight months at Collingham Gardens before returning home. It's not a question of 'WHO IS SHE? [2] She described her early childhood as the "happiest ever" but when she was eight, her parents divorced and her grandfather, to whom she was very close, died from cancer. Check-In Girl Charlie Brooks the actress best known for the role took over in 1999 and stayed in Albert Square until 2004, returning again in 2008 and staying until 2014. In the funny clip, which uses the green screen feature on the social media platform, Charlie lipsynced along to the original script, while Kiki played the role of poor Barry. Dormer was vetoed off the block and was replaced by Joel Lefevre. Over the next few years, Nikki Grahame appeared in several shows, most of which were Big Brother spin-offs. She also appeared as a contestant on ITV dating show Blind Date and competed in the 2004 Miss Hertfordshire pageant. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Her popularity increased after appearing in the show. Last month, a fundraising page was set up, asking fans to donate towards her recovery. The next day, she was found dead in her Stanmore flat; she had died from complications of anorexia nervosa at the age of 38. Nikki Grahame turned herself into a household name after she entered the Big Brother house in 2006 - capturing the hearts of the nation with her countless TV meltdowns. ", Paying tribute to Grahame on Twitter, Clark-Neal wrote: "Thinking of [Grahame's mother] Susan and Nikki's close friends and family. Several months later, she was admitted to Hillingdon Hospital where she refused to eat. . But we didnt., He added: We have lost a true character. . She then went on to star in her own reality show Princess Nikki, which increased her popularity. My thoughts are with her friends and family xx she really was the funniest, most bubbly sweetest girl.". Her death was caused by anorexia nervosa complications. You can sign up at the top of the page. She was a contestant on the seventh series of Big Brother UK in 2006, in which she finished in fifth place, and later starred in her own reality series Princess Nikki. In 2019, she appeared in Britain's Got More Talent. Sue revealed: "On the day she died, she called me at 3.30am to tell me she'd made it to the bathroom with her new walking frame. Got a story? [29] In September 2007, Grahame was given a regular column in OK! With the help of her 15 year old daughter Kiki, the 39 year old actress slipped easily back into character for the clip where they mimed pushing Barry off a cliff in the infamous EastEnders. 23 Harry and Meghan dealt fresh blow by King Charles with offer to Prince Andrew. Her disorder resulted in many suicide attempts; she swallowed 22 paracetamol pills when she was 12 years old. David does this as well when Nikki again tries to tempt him on the day of his wedding to Carol. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. [57] The week following Grahame's death, her GoFundMe page was re-opened to raise money for her funeral and for eating disorder charities.[58]. Big Brother icon Nikki died last April at the age of 38 after a long battle with anorexia. place of death: Stanmore, London, England. Nikki loves her kids but struggles with the responsibility of being a mum. Im sorry my angel I miss your funny personality", "I'm still trying to process the passing of Nikki Grahame. Nikki Grahames last words have been revealed by her grieving mother Sue. In 2004, she took part in the Miss Hertfordshire pageant, finishing fourth. It will always have a place in my heart. I was obsessed". Other stars have even taken to social media to replicate her most defining BB diary moments, such as Leigh-Anne Pinnock from Little Mix. Romances appeared as an extra in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's Dream Team. Her tutor was Rod Morris, who she fell in love with. Nikki enjoys being the centre of attention and makes her ex, Terrys life intermittently hell. 's "Hot Stars" section. Frank|Freddie Mercury|Freida|Genghis|Gilbert|Gloria|Gumbo|Heathcliff|Hercules|Joey|Joey|Lady Di|Lionel|Lovebirds|Mandoo|Marge|Marge (II)|Marilyn|Musty|Neville| Big Brother icon Nikki Grahame has passed away at the age of 38 following a long battle with anorexia. Her big breakthrough came in 2006 when she participated in Big Brother UK 7. For a full list of present characters, see list of characters from EastEnders . The TV personality had checked into a private hospital last month as she fought an eating disorder. [42] In 2017, Grahame was a special guest at the Big Brother Canada awards. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Before finding fame on Big Brother, Grahame, then an aspiring actress, appeared as an extra in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's Dream Team. She has worked at the web engine giant for 12 years, working her way up the company to become one of their top bosses. 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