Channel 4 has issued an emotional tribute to Gogglebox star George Gilbey, who has tragically died aged just 40.
George rose to fame thanks to the broadcaster in 2013, as he starred alongside his mum Linda and stepdad Pete in the second series of Gogglebox. A year later, meanwhile, he appeared on Celebrity Big Brother, where he reached the final, losing out to actor Gary Busey.
Essex Police confirmed George’s passing in a statement on Wednesday (March 27), which read: “We received a report of an incident at Campfield Road in Shoebury at around 10am this morning (27 March), during which a man who was working at height had fallen and sustained an injury. The ambulance service including air ambulance were in attendance. Sadly, the man died at the scene. We will continue liaising with partners including the Health and Safety Executive. A cordon remains in place at the scene.”
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Tributes have since poured in from fans and celebrity pals alike, with Channel 4 paying its own respects on Instagram.
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A post read: “George was part of the Gogglebox family for eight series alongside his mum Linda and step-dad Pete. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Linda, and George’s family and friends at this very sad time. The family have asked for privacy.”
Writing in response, viewers were quick to console Linda, who also lost husband Pete to bowel cancer in 2021. One commented: “Poor Linda to have lost her husband and son in such a short time.”
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Another added: “I honestly can’t believe it. Poor Linda.” A third penned: “RIP George. Loved you on Gogglebox and sending love to Linda.” And a fourth said: “No way RIP George. Hope you and your dad are having a party up there. Sending love to Linda poor woman.”
Earlier in the day George’s CBB co-star Ricci Guarnaccio was one of the first to comment on his death, as the former Geordie Star wrote on Instagram: “Breaks my heart but George Gilbey you are well and truly going to be missed my friend.
“Always lit up the room, cared for others and the memories we made I’ll cherish for ever brother. From CBB to speaking to you last week, I’m going to hugely miss you my boy. Love you GG.”
Daniella Westbrook also paid tribute to George, meanwhile, as she shared a snap of him enjoying a drink with Linda. She captioned her post: “Gone too soon. Good night, my darling friend George. I’m absolutely gutted xxx.”
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