Inside Nikki Grahame's life before Big Brother including soap role

MICHELLE Heaton posted a special moment she shared with Nikki Grahame after looking back on "dark" times. The Big Brother star died on April 9 2021 at the age of just 38, following a long battle with anorexia.

NIKKI Grahame's mum is considering launching legal action following her daughter's death. The TV star passed away just hours after being released from hospital - despite Sue begging doctors to continue caring for the fragile 38-year-old.

***Trigger Warning: This video contains mentions of anorexia*** Tributes are flooding in for Big Brother star Nikki Grahame who died one year ago today of anorexia. In an exclusive interview with OK! magazine, Nikki's mum Sue said if she could speak to her daughter one last time, she'd tell her she was "pretty much the best thing that ever happened to me – she and her sister". "I am so proud of everything she achieved - I'm so lucky she was my girl," Sue said, describing Nikki's incredible life, as well as her serious struggles.

Big Brother star Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace got emotional when talking about her late pal and co-star Nikki Grahame one year on from her death. The reality star turned glamour model chatted exclusively to the Daily Star on a Facebook Live tell-all.When talking about Nikki, who died aged 38 in April 2021 after becoming increasingly ill when suffering from a severe eating disorder, Aisleyne teared up.The star said: "I've got goosebumps literally, if you could get a close up you would see.

Reality TV star Nikki Grahame sadly passed away from anorexia on April 9 2021.The Big Brother legend’s lifetime struggle with the eating disorder has been explored in a heartbreaking Channel 4 documentary, leaving fans in tears. Nikki’s mum, Sue, took part in the tragic film, and spoke exclusively to OK! about the anorexia warning signs her daughter showed from just six years old. According to BEAT, about 1.25 million people in the UK have an eating disorder, and anorexia is the most common.

A HEARTBREAKING documentary about Nikki Grahame's battle against anorexia had viewers sobbing within minutes of it starting tonight - and some were left angered about one fine detail. Nikki shot to fame after appearing on Big Brother in 2006 alongside fellow stars Imogen Thomas and the eventual winner of the series, Pete Bennett.

IMOGEN Thomas has recalled how she called an ambulance that "could have saved" Nikki Grahame's life - but she refused to go to the hospital. Nikki struggled with an eating disorder throughout her life and was admitted to 17 institutions to get help before her tragic death.

NIKKI Grahame fans branded her the "ultimate reality TV star" as they broke down over emotional scenes in a new documentary. The star, who passed away in April last year after a lifelong battle with anorexia, was remembered tonight in a new Channel 4 show.

Nikki Grahame fans were left in tears on Thursday night during Channel 4's "heartbreaking" documentary Nikki Grahame: Who Is She? Late Big Brother star Nikki tragically passed away aged 38 last April, following a long battle with anorexia which began when she was just eight-years-old. In the moving documentary, Nikki's heartbroken mum Sue shared her devastation about her daughter’s death, as well as the things she does to feel closer to Nikki since her sad passing. While Vanessa Feltz, who formed a tight friendship with Nikki during their time together in the 2010 series Ultimate Big Brother house, paid tribute to her late friend.

Channel 4 documentary about her life and were left "in tears" and "emotional" after the opening scenes of the programme.The Big Brother star tragically lost her life-long battle with anorexia at the age of 38 in April last year.Wanting to pay tribute to the reality TV star the broadcasting giant pulled together a heartfelt tribute to remember the icon a year on since her sad death.Within just five minutes of the documentary, fans took to Twitter expressing how "tough" it was to watch.One tweet read: "Nikki Grahame programme has only just started on #Channel4 and omg #nikkigrahame."A second person echoed: "Already i'm feeling emotional that poor poor cherub she made us so happy whilst she was so sad #WhoIsShe #nikkigrahame.""This is going to be a tough watch. Remembering #nikkigrahame #whoisshe," added another."Watching the #NikkiGrahame documentary on Channel 4 and just know I'm gonna cry," wrote a third.A fourth online user claimed: "I’m already crying.

Nikki Grahame's mum has opened up about how "alarm bells rang" for her daughter when she was taking part in gymnastics aged six. Late Big Brother star Nikki tragically passed away aged 38 last April, following a long battle with anorexia which began when she was a child. In an exclusive interview with OK!, Nikki's mum Sue, 67, has opened up on her "beautiful" daughter's life and her heartbreaking experience of an eating disorder that lasted almost 30 years.

Vanessa Feltz has paid tribute to her late friend Nikki Grahame a year on from her tragic death, describing her as “a mischievous, hilarious” girl. Vanessa, 60, and Nikki, who died last April after battling anorexia from the age of eight, formed a tight friendship during their time together in the 2010 series, Ultimate Big Brother house. And in Thursday 7 April’s moving Channel 4 documentary charting Nikki’s life and illness, This Morning’s agony aunt Vanessa is one of the famous faces reflecting on her fondest memories of the reality star.

This Morning viewers were instantly transported back sixteen years to the 2006 Big Brother house as former contestant Glyn Wise appeared on the show. He was reunited with Dermot O'Leary - who used to host the spin-off series, Big Brother's Little Brother at the time Glynn became runner-up - as he appeared live on the ITV daytime programme to chat to him and Alison Hammond on Thursday (April 7).

SHE was known for her huge personality, but when Big Brother star Nikki Grahame tragically died at the age of 38 following a 30-year battle with anorexia, she weighed just 4st. Now, in a heartbreaking new documentary to mark the first anniversary of her death, further details of her final days have been revealed.

Big Brother star Glyn Wise has shared how he reached out to his fellow housemate Nikki Grahame’s mum after Nikki’s tragic death as he paid tribute to the late reality star’s “great energy.” During an appearance on This Morning on Thursday 7 April, Glyn explained that he felt compelled to get in touch with Nikki’s mum Sue and send his condolences when he heard the news. Reflecting on Nikki’s sad passing last April following a lifelong battle with anorexia, Glyn, who is training to be a priest, told hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary: “She was such great energy.” The 33-year-old continued: “I sent a message to her mother because I know her mother is a woman of faith, as well, so that has helped her through.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Glyn also explained that whenever he thinks of his time spent with Nikki in the famous reality house, he can’t help but smile at their shared memories.

This Morning fans were left furious when a woman appeared in a segment and ate 20 chicken nuggets in 60 seconds.

Nikki Grahame’s heartbroken mum Sue has opened up on the ways she keeps her late daughter’s memory alive in an emotional Channel 4 documentary. Late Big Brother star Nikki tragically passed away aged 38 last April, following a long battle with anorexia which began when she was just eight years old. Now, in a moving one-off programme called Nikki Grahame: Who Is She, which airs on Thursday 7 April, Sue shares her devastation about her daughter’s death, as well as the things she does to feel closer to Nikki since her sad passing.

Big Brother star Imogen Thomas has paid a touching tribute to her co-star Nikki Grahame after revealing she wasn't able to walk upstairs before her tragic death.Imogen, 39, has spoken out about her friend after the pair formed a close bond while starring on the Channel 4 show in 2006, living together in the Borehamwood based house for several weeks.Nikki tragically passed away on April 9, 2021 with anorexia after battling the disease for her entire life. She was just 38 years old.Imogen has now opened up about how she desperately tried to save her friend's life - even trying to get her sectioned - when she relapsed with her eating disorder in 2020.She told The Sun: "She deteriorated so much, she didn’t have any control over it, she was so ill."When she tried to walk up the stairs she couldn’t move her legs and had to pick them up with her hands.

Reality TV star Imogen Thomas has revealed the struggles Nikki Grahame faced in the days before she died.

Nikki Grahame’s mum has opened up about the impact Big Brother had on the late reality star while speaking in a new Channel 4 documentary, saying that she believes the show helped to ‘save her daughter’s life’. In April last year, it was announced that Grahame had died at the age of 38 after suffering from anorexia throughout her life. Her friends had organised a fundraising page online to help raise money for the widely-loved TV personality to receive treatment at a specialist facility for anorexia, with donations reaching tens of thousands of pounds prior to her death.

Big Brother star Imogen Thomas has revealed her fellow star and fan-favourite Nikki Grahame wasn't able to walk up stairs ahead of her death.The reality TV beauty has paid tribute to her dear friend ahead of the one-year anniversary of Nikki's untimely death.The star tragically died after a life-long battle with anorexia at just 38 years old April 9, 2021. She died in her sleep at home following a conversation with her beloved mum Susan, which came only a day after she was released from hospital. Welsh-born Imogen, 39, and Nikki initially met during their time on Big Brother back in 2006, cementing their bond in the years that followed the whirlwind experience in the Borehamwood bungalow.