On 24 March, she was admitted to Dorset County Hospital from where she was released on 8 April 2021. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. A statement from her representative said: "It is with immeasurable sadness that Nikki Grahame passed away in the early hours of Friday 9th April 2021. [39] On 28 April, she survived this eviction attempt when Jared Kesler was evicted in a 3:1 eviction vote. According to her Twitter profile, she lives in "London and occasionally Toronto.". Something went wrong, please try again later. Big Brother has played such a huge part of my life, it changed my life for the better. She released the books Dying to Be Thin (2009) and Fragile (2012), both of which are based on her experiences with the illness. We are shocked and saddened by this awful news and our thoughts are with her family. Kiki splits her time between her mum's home in Hertfordshire and her dad's hotels in Ibiza, and recently spent some of her summer in Spain after lockdown travel restrictions eased. On 10 September, Grahame became the show's runner-up, receiving a positive reaction from the audience after losing to Big Brother 2 winner Brian Dowling in the final vote. Ideally, I'd meet the right guy and we could go through the process together.". The outpouring of Red heart for her has been overwhelming. Frank|Freddie Mercury|Freida|Genghis|Gilbert|Gloria|Gumbo|Heathcliff|Hercules|Joey|Joey|Lady Di|Lionel|Lovebirds|Mandoo|Marge|Marge (II)|Marilyn|Musty|Neville| At the age of 12, she stole a packet of paracetamol tablets from the hospital's supplies and swallowed some. She subsequently finished in fifth place. She died from anorexia nervosa complications on 9 April 2021, aged 38. Those Big Brother moments shall forever remain with me. I'm excited that it's a petite collection because sizing is always something I struggle with. A Big Brother Icon. Spouse Nicola Rachele-Beth Grahame (28 April 1982 - 9 April 2021) was an English television personality, model and author. [8] In 2003, she was a contestant on the ITV dating show Blind Date. which appeared to tease Prince Harry and Meghan Markle by writing them as characters going on a worldwide privacy tour . She is portrayed by Carly Hillman. Before finding fame on Big Brother, Grahame, then an aspiring actress, appeared as an extra in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's Dream Team. Fellow Big Brother 7 housemate Pete Bennett, who Grahame formed a relationship with on the show in 2006, also shared a tearful video addressing her death. Hated by some, loved by others, she was an icon to say the least. appeared as an extra in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and played a footballer's wife in Sky One's . During round three, she was the strongest link of the team (answered the most questions correctly and earned the most money), but was eliminated in round five after then becoming the weakest link of the team. She lives for a night out with the girls and a muscly man but can that be your focus when youve got two kids at home? [42] In 2017, Grahame was a special guest at the Big Brother Canada awards. 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I dont have one regret, not one. Grahame returned to the house in 2010 to take part in Ultimate Big Brother, the final series of the show to be broadcast on Channel 4. VideoRescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. EastEnders star Kellie Bright admits she wet herself on Danny Dyer's shoulder during filming, Jacqueline Jossa 'proud' as she pens emotional message about missing daughter Ella when she starts school, Sign up to our daily newsletter for the BEST celebrity house tours and BIGGEST exclusive interviews, HAVE YOUR SAY You can now comment on your favourite OK! [9][10] Grahame, who had earned an NVQ in beauty therapy, took part in the 2004 Miss Hertfordshire pageant, where she came fourth. David Wicks (2014) Her popularity increased after appearing in the show. [32], During Grahame's time in Ultimate Big Brother, she appeared to be more comfortable discussing her anorexia;[33] in particular, she conversed with Vanessa Feltz, who has also had problems with her weight.[34]. OK! Rachel Wilde (search) Big Brother stars have been posting emotional tributes in memory of the late Nikki Grahame. You may find it hard to believe, but the star is now 38-years-old (yes time has really gone that quickly). My thoughts are with her friends and family xx she really was the funniest, most bubbly sweetest girl.". Nikki returns a while later after TJ calls her, unhappy about living at Bianca's house. On 24 March, following a fall Grahame entered Dorset County Hospital, where she remained until she was discharged on 8 April. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. pic.twitter.com/31wojcWI6F. RIP young lady. 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But regardless of your opinions of her, it is likely most would look forward to seeing her on screens again. Emmerdale actress Gemma Oaten speaks out on the UK's eating disorder crisis, In the clip posted to Instagram, he said: I thought to myself, yeah, we could save her. She was discovered dead in her Stanmore flat. Now, as shes getting older, shes feeling guilty about not being there for her children but easily sorts that guilt with a showy present or a gadget bought in Duty Free. Sue revealed: "On the day she died, she called me at 3.30am to tell me she'd made it to the bathroom with her new walking frame. Her only major storyline came in . Get in touch on april.curtin@reachplc.com, Anyone who watched Big Brother remembers Nikki Grahame. 2023 BBC. Age: 27 Nikki Grahame Reality Star #19376 Most Popular Boost Birthday April 28, 1982 Birthplace London , England DEATH DATE Apr 9, 2021 ( age 38 ) Birth Sign Taurus About Former model and columnist appeared on the UK version of Big Brother. You can sign up at the top of the page. [23] After her first eviction, a reality television series similar to Simple Life in which Grahame would star was announced. The next day, she was found dead in her Stanmore flat; she had died from complications of anorexia nervosa at the age of 38. In the true sense of the word. She also wrote a Big Brother column in the magazine OK!. Give them a call on 0808 801 0677, their studentline can be reached on 0808 801 0811and youthline is 0808 801 0711. In 2015, Nikki even went on to collaborate with JYY London and design her own fashion garments for petite girls. [38] On 14 April, Grahame was voted in the top two Canadian choices to become the Head of Household (HoH) for the week but she lost a competition to fellow house guests Nick & Phil Paquette. She was then transferred to Great Ormond Street Hospital where she was admitted to the psychiatric and eating disorders ward. [48] They opened a GoFundMe fundraiser to pay for private treatment because the NHS treatments had "failed". place of death: Stanmore, London, England. Although she was force-fed through a tube, her condition did not improve and she was transferred to Collingham Gardens psychiatric unit in west London. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! ', but where is she? Our series just wouldnt have been the same without her., Top Gear presenter Paddy McGuiness paid tribute saying: "Definitely one of the stars from the glory years of reality TV. Grahame also. Grahame was evicted on Day 63, her 34th birthday. Nikki loves her kids but struggles with the responsibility of being a mum. [30], On 24 August 2010, Grahame competed in Ultimate Big Brother, in which she was the only housemate to represent Big Brother 7. 23 She said: "I could potentially [return] I always say the same answer, never say never. Nikki Grahame (I) (1982-2021) Actress Nikki Grahame was born on April 28, 1982 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK. The pain you and she must have endured.. Prior to finding fame on Big Brother, Grahame was an aspiring actress. It was only two years ago that Nikki entered the Big Brother House most recently. 7 November 2013 Shortly after, her weight drastically dropped and she fell into a coma; at one stage, her doctors predicted she was minutes from death. But we didnt., He added: We have lost a true character. After entering the Big Brother house dressed as a Playboy bunny, Grahame became known for her temper tantrums and Diary Room histrionics, including an infamous "who is she?" rant. 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