Tributes have begun flooding in following the death of How Clean Is Your House star Kim Woodburn.

The TV personality, who also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother (2017), I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here (2009) and Celebrity Cooking School (2022), died at the age of 83 following a short illness, her manager said on Tuesday (June 17).

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

“Kim was an incredibly kind, caring, charismatic and strong person.

Kim Woodburn has died at the age of 83.Kim Woodburn has died at the age of 83. (Image: Steve Parsons/PA Wire) “Her husband, 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.

“We will not be releasing any further details.”

Celebrities and fans pay tribute to Kim Woodburn following her death

How Clean Is Your House co-star Aggie MacKenzie has led the tributes to Woodburn following her death.

In a statement provided to The Metro, Mackenzie said: "Kim was a tormented soul, but now she’s finally at peace. We clashed often.

"Behind the fierce persona was deep pain and incredible strength. She survived because she had to. I hope she’s resting now.

"She was an unforgettable woman."

Other celebrities took to social media to share their tributes.

Jedward, writing on X (formerly Twitter), said: "Rest in Peace My Lovely You had our back when we got bullied in CBB and we will never forget that.

"There will never be another Kim Woodburn."

While Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney, posting on Instagram, said: "Kim Woodburn was a legend.

"When we did Come dine with me, She was hysterical, she called me the sla**er of the Parish and accused me of spiking her dessert with pink Gin, she was telly gold.

"She Was always so kind when I saw her out with Peter. She was also a truly memorable part of Celebrity big brother. She will be missed…..RIP Kim Woodburn."

This Morning also paid tribute to Woodburn on Tuesday's show.

Fans have also posted online about how "gutted" they are following the passing of Woodburn.

One fan on X said: "RIP Kim Woodburn ,I can't believe it, I'm devastated.

"I know it sounds silly but she honestly had such a big impact on my life.

"Her wit and humour and all the laughs we had with her always got me through hard times."

Another added: "Can’t believe kim woodburn has died, an absolute icon of reality TV who i quote daily (and will continue to do so) RIP to a legend."

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A third person commented: "Genuinely gutted by this news.

"Anyone who knows me know I would constantly be quoting Kim Woodburn and how I wanted to meet her in person so she could call me a chicken livered s**t!!

"RIP Kim and hope you're causing carnage up there!!"