Gogglebox star George Gilbey has died aged 40, a spokesperson for the show has revealed.
The reality star was best known for appearing on the Channel 4 series across eight seasons alongside his mother Linda McGarry and stepfather Pete McGarry, who died aged 71 in 2021.
He also appeared on the 14th series of Celebrity Big Brother in 2014, reaching the final.
Gilbey joined the award-winning Channel 4 programme for its second series in 2013 before he and his family were dropped in 2014 after he signed up to Celebrity Big Brother. The family later returned to the series.
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. pic.twitter.com/VMp1XkxvPG
— C4 Gogglebox (@C4Gogglebox) March 27, 2024
Gogglebox star George Gilbey dies aged 40
Gilbey reportedly died following an accident at work on Wednesday (March 27).
A Gogglebox spokesperson said: “George was part of the Gogglebox family for eight series alongside his mum Linda and stepdad 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.”
Essex Police said they were called to an incident in Shoebury in Southend-on-Sea on Wednesday, where a man had died after falling from a height.
A police spokesperson said: “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.
“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 (HSE).
“A cordon remains in place at the scene.”
Gilbey’s representatives and the HSE have been approached for comment by PA Media.
Tributes paid to George Gilbey following news of his death
Tributes have already begun flooding in for Gilbey following news of his death late on Wednesday.
Former Geordie Shore star Ricci Guarnaccio, who appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2014 alongside Gilbey, paid tribute to his friend and former co-star on X (formerly Twitter).
Breaks my 💔 but @georgegilbey you are well and truely going to be missed my friend. Always lit up the room, cared for others & 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 ma boiii!
— Ricci Guarnaccio (@RicciGuarnaccio) March 27, 2024
Love you GG 💔🥲💔 pic.twitter.com/nGEdnKs8Qe
He said: “Breaks my (heart) but @georgegilbey you are well and truely (sic) going to be missed my friend.
“Always lit up the room, cared for others & 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 ma boiii! Love you G.”
Gogglebox also paid tribute to Gilbey, posting on X saying: "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."
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