Nikki Grahame dies at 38 after anorexia battle
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Related article: Big Brother’s Nikki Grahame starts GoFundMe for anorexia treatment as eating disorder returns Nikki Grahame seen discussing anorexia battle with Vanessa Feltz in old Big Brother clip “It breaks our hearts to know that someone who is so precious was taken from us at such a young age,” it continued. open image in gallery Nikki Grahame outside the ‘Big Brother’ house in 2006 The reality star came fifth and, in 2010, was selected to appear in Ultimate Big Brother, which featured the series’ most famous contestants from its 10-year history. open image in gallery Nikki Grahame was one of the most famous ‘Big Brother’ contestants of all time At 16, Grahame began increasing her weight after a six-month stay at Rhodes Farm clinic in Mill Hill, London, but relapsed two years later. Grahame’s representative stated in March 2021: “It is with sadness that we can confirm Nikki’s battle with anorexia has worsened in recent months and those closest to her are doing everything they can to assist with her recuperation, most notably in the form of a GoFundMe page.” Over the years, Grahame returned to the Big Brother house for numerous guest appearances.