Kim Woodburn thanked her fans for “giving me such a laugh” in her final video message, posted on social media before her death at the age of 83.

The TV star who rose to fame presenting How Clean Is Your House?, has died following a short illness, her manager said.

A statement said: “It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved Kim Woodburn passed away yesterday (June 16) following a short illness.

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

“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.”

Kim Woodburn's final video message on social media

But aside from appearing on I’m a Celebrity in 2009 and Celebrity Big Brother in 2017, Kim had most recently become known for sending iconic personal video messages to her loyal fans, including for birthdays.

Her last video message to fans was posted on her Instagram profile on February 14, where she gave details on recording this year’s Valentine’s Day messages.

Speaking to the camera in front of her famous teddy bear background, Kim said: “Hello my loves, how are you all? The usual message, pin back your lugholes, the next time I’m doing the videos, is on Friday, the 21st of February.

“I’ve just finished them now on the 14th of February, a Friday, okay, so Friday, the 21st of February, get them in, no later than 12.30pm on that Friday and I promise you they will go out before 6pm.”

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She added: “Thank you very much indeed, I hope you’re all okay and just keeping well. Thanks so much for asking me to do these videos, they give me such a laugh. Thank you very much.”

In the Channel 4 show How Clean Is Your House?, along with her sidekick Aggie MacKenzie, Kim would visit dirty homes and proceed to clean them, sharing tips as they went.

The show, with its dramatic music and Kim scolding of the offending homeowners, proved a huge hit, turning the pair into overnight stars.

It ran from 2003 to 2009 and led to book deals and other endorsements, with Kim appearing on various reality shows.