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After Nikki Grahame checked into a specialist anorexia facility on Monday 22 March, her mum Sue has opened up about her daughter's ongoing battle with the disorder.The reality star, who was supported by pal Nadia Essex, has had the eating disorder since she was a child but her mum says she's in the worst position she's ever seen her. Sue, 66, told The Telegraph: "We've been on this road a long time – 30 years on and off, and I've never seen her this bad.
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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.
Big Brother star Nikki Grahame has died aged 38 after a long battle with anorexia. The reality TV star, originally from Northwood in London, checked into a private hospital last month after her eating disorder worsened in lockdown.
Nikki Grahame, a reality star who was well-known in the UK for her appearances on Big Brother, has sadly passed away at the young age of 38.
Nikki Grahame bravely opening up about her struggles with anorexia is being shared following the reality star’s death. The former Big Brother contestant, who appeared on series seven, died of complications from the eating disorder, aged 38, on Friday (9 April).
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 dreamt of becoming a mum before dying of anorexia at just 38.The death of the former Big Brother star, who charmed telly audiences with her friendly bubbly personality, was announced on Saturday.
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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.