Gogglebox star George Gilbey tragically died in March 2024 following a workplace accident in Shoebury, and Essex Police have now issued an update on their investigation into his death
Essex Police have provided a fresh update regarding their probe into the heartbreaking death of George Gilbey. Gilbey, who became a household name through his appearances on Channel 4 show Gogglebox with his mum Linda McGarry and stepdad Pete McGarry, who died aged 71 in 2021, also made it to the final of Celebrity Big Brother’s 14th series in 2014.
The star’s tragic death reportedly happened after a workplace incident in Shoebury during March 2024.
Essex Police were summoned to a scene in Southend’s Shoebury on Wednesday, 27 March 2024, where a man had sadly died after falling from height.
A force spokesman said at the time: “We received a report of an incident at Campfield Road in Shoebury at around 10am this morning (March 27), during which a man who was working at height had fallen and sustained an injury.”
An air ambulance rushed to the scene, but he tragically passed away there, reports the Mirror.
At an inquest opening in April, Essex coroner’s court heard that he had fallen through a plastic skylight and suffered injuries “consistent with a fall from height”.
Two men were later detained on suspicion of manslaughter relating to the incident but were subsequently released pending further enquiries.
Essex Police have now confirmed that these individuals will face no additional police action. However, the criminal investigation remains open and ongoing, and will be headed by the Health and Safety Executive.
A spokesman for the force said: “The thoughts of everyone at Essex Police remain with George’s family and friends. The criminal investigation remains open and will be led by the Health and Safety Executive.”
George’s heartbroken mum, Linda, previously revealed that George, a qualified roofer, had only been back at work for three days and was trying to “rebuild his life”.
She expressed her devastation, saying: “I’m devastated, he was like my best friend. He had the best heart in the world.
“He was generous, funny and kind, with bundles of charm and buckets of personality.
“He did more in his 40 years than people do in 90 – he’s even had dinner with the Prince of Dubai.
“He was crazy, but after coming out of showbiz, he couldn’t get his life back together. He just couldn’t get over the death of Pete.”
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