Nikki Grahame passed away at the age of 38 Big Brother UK a legend struggled with anorexia for years and went to a hospital to treat her illness. After scaling up money to pay for her rehabilitation on GoFundMe, the website was updated today with the sad news of her death.
“It is with great sadness, we must let you know that our dear friend Nikki passed away in the early hours of Friday, April 9,” the statement read. ‘It breaks our hearts to know that someone so precious was taken away from us at such a young age. Nikki has not only affected the lives of millions of people, but also her friends and family who will miss her terribly. ”
The statement continued: “We want to ask for privacy in this difficult time, while Nikki’s friends and family are processing the sad news. Full details will be announced as soon as we know it. All donations are greatly appreciated and it was heartwarming for everyone including Nikki to see how much she is loved. ”
The ‘Big Brother’ world reacts to Nikki Grahame’s death
Grahame was an incredible legend in the Big brother world. She was such a fan of the format and the British public loved her antics in the house. As her best pieces on the shows went viral, other fans of Big brother internationally. Grahame has been selected for a cast in Big Brother Canada 4 where she gifted viewers with her greatness.
After hearing of Grahame’s death, BBCAN host Arisa Cox shared a sweet tweet to remember the legend.
“HEARTBROKEN to hear this devastating news that the incredible force of nature that is Nikki Grahame has passed away,” Cox said tweeted. ‘We sent some love to each other a few weeks ago and I can not believe it’s happening. We love you Nikki. ”
Nikki Grahame’s mother explains her daughter’s health
After Grahame went to the hospital, her mother talked about her health. Susan said Grahame’s health declined when the locker room had to close. Without being able to practice, the Big brother icon did not want to eat.
‘The last year has delivered her almost to the floor … From the first closing it was hellish. She struggled because she could not go to the gym, ”says Sue The Telegraph. ‘Then in December she fell in two places and broke her pelvis and broke her wrist. I stayed with her for three or four weeks because she could do nothing. ”
“We’ve been on this road for a long time, 30 years on and off, and I’ve never seen her so bad,” Sue added. ‘I’m afraid I’m going to die and she’s not going to have anyone to support her. I do not want her to go through this alone. ”
Sue also appears on This morning where she talked about how Grahame felt lonely during the closing.
‘With Covid, it sounds crazy, but things like closing gyms have affected her. To be able to eat her, she needs to know that she can exercise. So it was a concern, when they closed, so was the isolation, “Sue said.” I asked her if she would come stay with me, but she said she should be in her house. ” (had terminal loneliness), she feels very cut off and spends too much time on her own with not enough to think of other than food. ‘