Big Brother's stars we've tragically lost - from Jade Goody to Nikki Grahame
ok.co.ukBig Brother is often considered to be the most iconic reality TV show of all time. It takes its name from the character in George Orwell's 1949 novel Nineteen Eighty-Four and has a simple premise: it follows a group of strangers living in a house fitted with cameras and microphones recording their every move for 24 hours a day.
Thanks to its simple format and wildly entertaining housemates over the years, the show has become a staple part of British culture, even launching the careers of many showbiz legends, including Alison Hammond, Josie Gibson, Nikki Grahame, and Jade Goody.The show has now made its comeback and is set to return to our screens on October 8.
However, due to the show running for so long, it means that some of the former contestants are sadly no longer with us. Here, we take a look at - and remember - some of Big Brother's tragic stars...
Jade Goody Jade Goody is a Big Brother legend. First appearing way back in 2002, she gained huge popularity thanks to her larger than life personality, which resulted in her becoming a finalist.
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