‘Gogglebox’ star George Gilbey has died on the age of 40.
George Gilbey has died
The TV star – who got here fourth on ‘Celeb Massive Brother’ in 2014 – handed away following an “accident at work” on Wednesday (27.03.24) morning, with ambulance crews unable to save lots of him following a fall.
A spokesperson for Essex Police mentioned: “We acquired a report of an incident at Campfield Street in Shoebury at round 10am this morning (27 March), throughout which a person who was working at top had fallen and sustained an damage.
“The ambulance service together with air ambulance have been in attendance. Sadly, the person died on the scene.
“We are going to proceed liaising with companions together with the Heath and Security Government. A cordon stays in place on the scene.”
George’s sister confirmed the information of his loss of life on-line.
She wrote: “Relaxation in everlasting paradise brother. Far too younger however god solely takes the perfect.”
George made his ‘Gogglebox’ debut in 2013 along with his mum Linda and his stepfather Peter – who handed away in 2021 – earlier than leaving to look on ‘Celeb Massive Brother’ in 2014. His household returned to the TV-watching present in 2016, earlier than George left two years later, although his mom and stepdad continued with out him till 2020.
A spokesperson for the present remembered George as “a part of the household”.
Paying tribute, a Channel 4 consultant mentioned: “George was a part of the ‘Gogglebox’ household for eight sequence alongside his mum Linda and step-dad Pete.
“Our ideas and deepest condolences are with Linda, and George’s household and associates at this very unhappy time.
“The household have requested for privateness.”
George’s former ‘CBB’ housemate Ricci Guarnaccio has been left devastated by the information.
He wrote: “Breaks my coronary heart however George Gilbey you might be effectively and actually going to be missed my good friend.
“At all times lit up the room, cared for others + the reminiscences we made I will cherish for ever brother. From CBB to talking to you final week, I’ll massively miss you ma boiii! Love you GG.(sic)”