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Big Brother Stars' Tragic Ends Remembered
13 Sep
Summary
- Four former housemates have tragically passed away since their appearances.
- Ben Duncan died in October 2025 after a fall from a hotel.
- Nikki Grahame and Jade Goody died from health complications.
As a new season of Big Brother prepares to premiere, the show's legacy is marked by the passing of several beloved housemates. Four former contestants have tragically died, their stories now part of the show's extensive history.
Ben Duncan, a housemate from season 11, died in October 2025 at the age of 45. He fell seven floors from The Trafalgar St. James hotel in London.
Nikki Grahame, an iconic figure from season seven, passed away on April 9, 2021, at 38. Her death followed a relapse of anorexia, a condition she had publicly struggled with.
Jade Goody, who gained fame in season three and later participated in a celebrity spin-off, died on March 22, 2009, at 27. She had been diagnosed with cervical cancer.
Sophia Brown, who joined the show in its 10th season in 2009, sadly passed away in 2012 at the age of 30. She had previously spoken about living with Lupus.
