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After Nikki Grahame checked into a specialist anorexia facility on Monday 22 March, her mum Sue has opened up about her daughter's ongoing battle with the disorder.
The reality star, who was supported by pal Nadia Essex, has had the eating disorder since she was a child but her mum says she's in the worst position she's ever seen her.
Sue, 66, told The Telegraph: "We've been on this road a long time – 30 years on and off, and I've never seen her this bad.
"I'm frightened that I'll die and she'll have no one to support her. I don't want her to go through any of this alone.
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"While there's breath in my body, and while Nikki is struggling, I don't know how to do anything else other than help her."
Nikki's mum went on to share that the first UK lockdown in 2020 affected her daughter and her latest setback is the result of "terminal loneliness".
The Big Brother legend's pals set up a Go Fund Me page in order to raise money for the star to receive treatment, and after raising an impressive £65K, Nikki is able to get treatment at a specialist facility.
The 38 year old's friends friends and fundraisers told The Sun: "On hitting the Go Fund Me target last weekend those close to her started the long, and at times difficult, though always productive process of finding Nikki the best possible facility and care she requires.
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"Due to the incredible donations received we're pleased to report that a private facility which is able to admit her has been found and her road to recovery will begin from Monday."
Nikki's loved-ones said the television personality wanted to thank everyone for their donations and well-wishes
They continued: "Nikki would like to thank each and every single person for their kind and generous donations.
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"She has seen the wonderful messages and wishes pouring in both personally and through her Go Fund Me page and has nothing but gratitude."
Celebrities including Rylan Clark, Michelle Visage and Vanessa Feltz have all donated £500 in order to help the brunette beauty.
The fundraisers added that Nikki will speak about her experiences when the time is right.
"When the time is right Nikki herself, will be able to share the finer details of the process, her progress and where the incredible donations are going," they concluded.
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