Nikki Grahame dies aged 38 after a long battle with anorexia Tammy Hughes and Lizzie Edmonds
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.
It came after her friends managed to raise more than £65,500 via a fundraising page to start paying for life-saving care.
However, her passing was confirmed in a statement today on her GoFundMe page.
It read: “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.
Big Brother star Nikki Grahame dies aged 38 Reality TV star Nikki Grahame, who rose to fame as a contestant on Big Brother, has died at the age of 38. 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. Please respect the privacy of Nikki’s friends and family at this tragic and difficult time”. The star had been battling an eating disorder and reportedly been at a private hospital. Grahame, originally from Northwood in London, had recently received treatment for an eating disorder at a specialist clinic following a fundraising campaign organised by friends and fans.
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Spokeswoman Anna Goodman said: “This is not just a collection of exhibits but a comprehensive LGBTQ+ archive that the community of Brighton and beyond are invited to contribute to, enjoy and share.
“www.queerheritagesouth.co.uk allows visitors to upload videos, images and interviews, creating their own secure, digital archive to join a wide range of content available from March 26. Queer Heritage South Digital Museum now seeks contributions from those wishing to be part of this important online space, hosting rare LGBTQ+ photographs, memorabilia, writing and footage.
“Contributions can be fully captioned and credited, uploaded temporarily or forever. Designed for easy navigation, www.queerheritagesouth.co.uk will be fully searchable so viewers can locate the histories and stories that resonate with their own lives.