Big Brother contestant Nikki Grahame has sadly passed away aged 38 following a battle with anorexia nervosa. The reality television star had checked herself into a private hospital in an attempt to overcome her eating disorder last months after fans raised over £65,000 to fund her treatment. A message on the <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/nikki-grahame-anorexia-gofundme-big-brother-b1816763.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GoFundMe</a> page, posted today, announced that Grahame died in the early houses of Friday, April 9th. The statement reads: "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. "It breaks our hearts to know that someone is so precious was taken from us at such a young age. Nikki not only touched the lives of millions of people, but also her friends and family who will miss her immensely." <img class="size-full wp-image-1263102196" src="https://img.vt.co/2021/04/KAY3RY-min-scaled.jpeg" alt="" width="1560" height="2560" />[[imagecaption|| (Credit: Alamy)]] "We would like to request privacy at this difficult time, while Nikki's friends and family process the sad news. Full details will be released as and when we know them," the statement continues. "All donations have been greatly appreciated and it was heartwarming for everyone including Nikki to see how much she was loved. "Funds will be held safely in this GoFundMe until we have established an organisation supporting those suffering from anorexia to which we will make a donation in Nikki's memory. We will post updates for you with more details as soon as we have them." "Rest In Peace, Nikki. We love you & not a day will go by without missing your smile. X X X," they added. Two weeks ago, Nikki's mother, Susan, appeared on This Morning to discuss her daughter's struggle with anorexia. "I spoke to Nikki this morning and she said, 'Mum, please stress how overwhelmed I am at people's kindness towards me'," she told the hosts. "I just don't get it, but I am so grateful. Also tell everybody that I'm going to try my level best this time to beat this. I want to get my life back".

'Big Brother' star Nikki Grahame dies aged 38 following anorexia battle

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