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Sara-Aisha Kent & David Kent

Nikki Grahame: Life of tragic Big Brother star to be celebrated in new Channel 4 doc

Big Brother icon Nikki Grahame tragically died at the age of 38 in April, after a long battle with anorexia nervosa.

And the reality TV star's life is set to be celebrated in a new TV documentary which promises to show the person 'behind her bright and funny media persona.'

According to the Daily Star, Nikki's mother, Sue Grahame, said: "Nikki was so much more than a reality TV contestant and I am looking forward to celebrating her short life in this documentary."

The publication adds that Executive producer Ollie Durrant joined in: "We are honoured to be making this film. We hope it is a fitting tribute to her."

Nikki's death came after she was discharged from hospital - where she had been staying in order to receive special treatment for her eating disorder.

Nikki Grahame (PA)

Nikki was found unconscious at her home on April 9, one day after she had been discharged from Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester.

Her mother Sue told The Mirror that she begged nurses not to discharge her anorexic daughter.

The heartbroken parent fears the decision to discharge Nikki may have led to her death after decades of battling the eating disorder.

In an exclusive interview, Sue relieved the harrowing moment when she found out her “little girl” had died and bravely reveals her struggle to carry on without her.

Nikki was a contestant on Big Brother 7 in 2006 and came in fifth place. She became well known for her hilarious segments in the Diary Room, including an iconic 'who is she' rant.

She then had her own reality show named Princess Nikki.

In 2010 she appeared in Ultimate Big Brother and in 2015 she was on the 16th series of the show as a guest housemate.

Nikki also starred in the Canadian version of the popular show.

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