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Nikki Grahame confirmed the tragic news the former Big Brother contestant had passed away following a long battle with anorexia. She was just 38 years old, but had battled the eating disorder for three decades.

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Former Big Brother host Davina McCall has led tributes for reality star, Nikki Grahame following her death. It was confirmed by Nikki’s friends and team that the 38-year-old had passed away over the weekend.

Nikki Grahame, the reality TV star who found fame as a contestant on Big Brother, has died aged 38. Grahame, originally from Northwood in London, had recently received treatment for an eating disorder following a fundraising campaign organised by friends and fans.

Brokenhearted. Nikki Grahame, who competed on season 7 of Big Brother UK, has died after struggling with a severe eating disorder. She was 38.

Nikki Grahame, a fan favourite contestant on the U.K. edition of “Big Brother”, has passed away at age 38.

Big Brother star Nikki Grahame has sadly passed away at the age of 38, following a lifelong battle with anorexia. An announcement was made on a GoFundMe page raising funds for Nikki's medical care today (April 10) in a statement reading: "It is with great sadness, we have to let you know that our dear friend Nikki passed away in the early hours of Friday 9th April.

Nikki Grahame has died at the age of 38. The former 'Big Brother' star passed away after a long battle with anorexia, and news of her death has been confirmed by the GoFundMe page that was set up to raise money for her healthcare costs.

Davina McCall has lead tributes to Nikki Grahame after she has tragically died at the age of 38. Nikki shot to fame on Big Brother in 2006 — whilst Davina was host — and became one of the franchise's most iconic stars worldwide.

Nikki Grahame has died aged 38 after a long struggle with anorexia. The reality TV personality was admitted into a private hospital last month after her friends raised more than £65,000 to pay for treatment for her eating disorder.

Ethan Shanfeld Nikki Grahame, star of “Big Brother” and “Princess Nikki,” died Friday morning. She was 38.The reality TV star’s death was confirmed to Variety by her agent, Freddy White.

Big Brother star Nikki Grahame has passed away at the age of just 38 following a battle with anorexia.MORE: Celebrities who have sadly passed in 2021The reality TV star had battled the eating disorder since childhood and last month checked into a private hospital.Her family said at the time that she "constantly felt weak and is struggling on a day to day basis."WATCH: Big Brother host Emma Willis reveals how she juggles her workA GoFundMe page was set up to help pay for the star's care, and it

Mirror reports.Her close friend, Leon Dee, confirmed the tragic news while paying tribute to the star who 'touched the lives of millions of people.'A GoFundMe page had previously been launched to help get Nikki help at a rehabilitation centre.He said: "It is with great sadness, we have to let you know that our dear friend Nikki passed away in the early hours of Friday 9th April."It breaks our hearts to know that someone who is so precious was taken from us at such a young age.

Nikki Grahame has tragically died at the age of 38 following a battle with anorexia.The Big Brother star checked into a private hospital in a bid to overcome her eating disorder last month after friends and fans raised over £65,000 for her to start life-saving treatment. A message on the Go Fund Me page set up by her friends heartbreakingly reads: "It is with great sadness, we have to let you know that our dear friend Nikki passed away in the early hours of Friday 9th April.

Nikki Grahame has vowed to beat anorexia in her first message to fans since a Go Fund Me page was set up to help her get treatment.The 38 year old has battled with the eating disorder since she was just seven years old, but is currently "the worst" her friends and family have seen her. Friends set up a fundraising page in the hope of raising £50,000 to get the Big Brother legend treatment to help her beat the condition, with it going on to raise over £65,000.