Davina and Rylan unite with other celebs to pay tribute to Nikki Grahame
Big Brother stars have been posting emotional tributes in memory of the late Nikki Grahame.
Nikki sadly passed away earlier this week at the age of 38 after dealing with an eating disorder throughout most of her life.
Former Big Brother host Davina McCall shared a message on Twitter where she wrote: "I am so desperately sad to hear about Nikki Graham x my thoughts are with her friends and family xx she really was the funniest, most bubbly sweetest girl x."
Rylan Clark-Neal also shared a sweet post and referred to Nikki as a "Big Brother icon."
The announcement of her passing was posted to the GoFundMe page that was raising money for Nikki's treatment. She checked into a help centre last month after over £69,000 was donated to support her recovery.
The statement 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.
"It breaks our hearts to know that someone who 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.
"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."
Nikki appeared on the seventh season of Big Brother UK in 2006 and quickly became one of the show's most loved contestants.
Her passing prompted tributes from across social media, with both fans and fellow reality TV stars reflecting on her life.
Nikki Grahame was a much loved housemate and a huge part of the Big Brother family. We are shocked and saddened by this awful news and our thoughts are with her family. pic.twitter.com/31wojcWI6F
— Big Brother UK (@bbuk) April 10, 2021
Such sad news about Nikki Graeme devastated...What a beautiful person she was, condolences to her loved ones xxxxxx
— Antony Costa (@AntonyCosta) April 10, 2021
‘Who is she’? The best housemate ever! Night, night Princess Nikki! pic.twitter.com/vKUVPJDTiY
— Marcus Bentley (@marcusBBbentley) April 10, 2021
Really sad to hear the passing of @NikkiGrahame grateful to have spent many fun times together ❤️ my thoughts are with her family. Rest in Peace lovely girl ❤️
— Joe McElderry (@joemcelderry91) April 10, 2021
I will forever protect you, forever love you, forever miss you.... rest my angel.... no more pain... you was THE ONE AND ONLY.... THEY CANT TAKE THAT AWAY FROM YOU.... your fave song.... May you always live on 💔💔💔💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/Uj11pqrUC9
— AISLEYNE (@Aisleyne1) April 10, 2021
RIP Nikki Grahame - my heart pours out to her and her family. I can feel your pain you endured with anorexia... such a cruel disease😣😣😣🙏🏽🤍
— Malin Andersson (@MissMalinSara) April 10, 2021
Our hearts break for the loss of Nikki Grahame.
Nikki will forever be a beloved part of the Big Brother family. Rest in peace. ♥ pic.twitter.com/ou4U4UVOA8— Big Brother Canada (@BigBrotherCA) April 10, 2021
HEARTBROKEN to hear this devastating news that the incredible force of nature that is Nikki Grahame has passed away. We messaged some love to each other just a few weeks ago and I cannot believe this is happening. We love you Nikki 💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/GGY286uBz4
— Arisa Cox (@arisacox) April 10, 2021
Bloody hell, just read the sad news about Nikki Grahame. Definitely one of the stars from the glory years of reality tv. I met her a long time ago and she was a lovely girl. RIP young lady.
— Paddy McGuinness 💙 (@PaddyMcGuinness) April 10, 2021
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Nikki Grahame last year! She was an absolute joy, an icon like no other and will be so deeply missed! RIP Nikki ❤️ pic.twitter.com/CGmbNL4waF
— Cheryl Hole (@CherylHoleQueen) April 10, 2021
Most awful news about Nikki Graham. Really heartbreaking, she genuinely is an icon and I’m unbelievably blessed to have been lucky enough to work with her over the years. She lead the way for all of us BB housemates ❤️❤️❤️
— Mark Byron (@MrMarkByron) April 10, 2021
Nikki Grahame was bigger than life on TV. Yet in private she was a kind, sensitive soul, full of empathy.💖
Feel devastated but I shall remember my friend as someone who put up one hell of a fight against Anorexia. Her legacy to be a better understanding of this horrific illness. pic.twitter.com/6cBeogm8iD— Gerry Stergiopoulos (@GerryGreek) April 10, 2021
Rip Nikki Grahame as fellow Big brother contestants we’ve gone through the same experience and having met you on tv shows! our heart goes out to your family and friends ❤️ pic.twitter.com/8iP7TLHEHi
— JEDWARD (@planetjedward) April 10, 2021
Beat (www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk) is a charity which raises awareness and understanding of eating disorders, and supports those affected by them. Beat now has a one-to-one secure messaging service. Its phone helpline for those aged 18 and over is 0808 801 0677, and there's also a dedicated Youthline for those under 18 – 0808 801 0711.
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