George Gilbey's family and friends are facing a tough time as they attempt to raise enough funds for the funeral of the much-loved star.
30.03.2024 - 15:37 / ok.co.uk
Stephanie Pratt, who starred alongside George Gilbey in Celebrity Big Brother 2014, has shared her heartbreak over his sudden death.
The Gogglebox star tragically died earlier this month after falling from a height while working, according to a police statement. Stephanie, who is known for appearing on reality shows Made In Chelsea and The Hills, took to social media to express her shock and sadness, sharing a carousel of pictures with George. She wrote: "I just now heard the devastating news of George Gilbey's passing.
I'm at a loss for words- it never makes sense when someone who is so unbelievably kind is taken from this world. Stephanie went on to describe George as "the most beautiful person" and "so out of this world special" in the tribute. She added: "I was in awe and addicted to his charm and personality.
He was a rare gem. I treasure my memories of him. "Omg did he make me laugh.
He really was extraordinary which makes this so hard for his family and friends and I am so so sorry for your tragic loss. I am so lucky to have spent time in his radiant glow. He was really something else #ripGorgeousGeorge." George tragically died earlier this week aged 40 after an accident at his workplace.
He reportedly fell 80ft through a skylight and landed on concrete below. He was sadly declared dead at the scene at EGL Homecare site in Shoebury, near Southend-on-Sea. Stephanie is among the many paying tribute to George, who rose to fame on Gogglebox alongside his mum and stepdad.
Former Geordie Shore star Ricci Guarnaccio, who also starred on CBB alongside the pair, tweeted his sadness about losing his "brother". He wrote: "Breaks my [heart emoji] but @georgegilbey you are well and truly going to be missed my friend. Always lit
.George Gilbey's family and friends are facing a tough time as they attempt to raise enough funds for the funeral of the much-loved star.
George Gilbey's grieving family and friends have been attempting to raise funds for the Gogglebox star's funeral after his tragic death. So far, only half of the £5,000 goal to give George a fitting send-off has been raised.The reality TV favourite was involved in a tragic accident at the end of March 2024, falling from a warehouse roof in Essex at the age of 40, leaving behind his young daughter whom he welcomed with Gemma Conway in 2016.
George Gilbey's devastated mum, Linda, says her late son 'never wanted' to be a celebrity and instead became a stay-at-home dad to daughter Amelie. Gogglebox star Linda, has been dealt two heartbreaking blows over the last few years, following the death of her husband, Pete, in 2021, and the sudden death of her son, George, both of whom she starred alongside on the show. On 27 March, the shocking news emerged that George had died aged 40 after an accident in his workplace.
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Just days after Gogglebox star George Gilbey sadly fell to his death in a workplace accident, his friends have rallied around his grieving mother in the hopes of raising enough money to pay for his funeral. Dad of one George, 40 sadly fell to his death on Wednesday morning while he was working on a warehouse roof in Shoebury, Essex.
Stephanie Pratt, who starred with George Gilbey in Celebrity Big Brother 2014, has expressed her deep sorrow over his sudden passing. The Gogglebox star sadly lost his life earlier this month.
Channel 4's Gogglebox shared a special message for George Gilbey, who was on the show in 2013 and 2016, after he sadly passed away earlier this week. The reality star and electrician tragically passed away at age 40 on 27 March after falling off a roof at work. Paying tribute on Friday's (29 March), Gogglebox showed a screen which read: "In loving memory of George Gilbey 1984-2024.".
Gogglebox star Linda McGarry is going through a whirlwind of emotions after the sudden passing of her only child, 40 year old George Gilbey. Family friend and Geordie Shore star Ricci Guarnaccio, who announced George's death on Wednesday, revealed that Linda has been flooded with messages of sympathy. He also shared how she wants her late son to be remembered.
Gogglebox star George Gilbey’s devastated mum Linda McGarry has broken her silence on her son’s tragic death. Linda, 74, has thanked fans for the messages she's received in tribute to George, who passed away at the age of 40 in a workplace accident. Linda has chosen to have George’s friend, Geordie Shore star Ricci Guarnaccio, speak on her behalf as she comes to terms with what has happened.
George Gilbey, known from Gogglebox and Celebrity Big Brother, died after falling '80 feet through a skylight', according to reports.
Gogglebox fans were left shocked by the untimely and tragic passing of former cast member George Gilbey. On Wednesday, 27 March 2024, Essex Police responded to an accident "in which a man who was working at height had fallen and sustained an injury." Police later confirmed that a man in his 40s had been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Gogglebox star George Gilbey's last words have been revealed before he tragically fell to his death in a workplace accident. George, 40, died at a warehouse on Wednesday after reportedly plummeting 80ft through a skylight and landing on concrete below. Now, a pal has told The Sun that he had been scaling a roof when the tragedy unfolded.They said: "George had not been in a good way and maybe should not have been working at all.
Police have arrested a man in his 40s in relation to the death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey, who died earlier this week.The TV star died aged 40 following a reported accident at his workplace on Wednesday, 28 March. A man has now been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in relation to George's death, with the Essex police launching an investigation alongside the Health and Safety Executive.
Lynne McGarry, the beloved TV mum who appeared on Gogglebox with her late son George Gilbey, is dealing with the heartbreaking loss of her only child. Lynne, who has spent years providing a loving home for troubled children in need, is now mourning the death of George. Lynne and her husband Pete, who passed away in 2021 at the age of 71, opened their family home in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, to nearly 70 foster children over the years.
A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey who died after a fall at work, Essex Police said.
Gogglebox and Celebrity Big Brother star George Gilbey has died at the age of 40 following a fall at work.Gilbey was one of Gogglebox‘s earliest cast members, having joined the reality show in its second season back in 2013. He appeared alongside his mum and stepfather, Linda and Pete.On Wednesday (27 March), it was reported that Gilbey had passed away following a fall at his place of work earlier that day.In a statement, an Essex Police spokesperson told Sky News on Wednesday: “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.
The heartbroken family of Gogglebox star George Gilbey have spoken out after his tragic death at the age of 40.
Gogglebox's George Gilbey sadly died on Wednesday at the age of 40 after a reportedworkplace accident.
Gogglebox has paid an emotional tribute to former star George Gilbey, who has tragically died age 40. George, his mum Linda and step-dad Pete had proved popular with viewers when they joined the second series of the Channel 4 show.They then left the show in 2014 when Pete signed up to appear in that year's Celebrity Big Brother, before later rejoining in 2016. George then left for a second time in 2018, with Linda and Pete leaving two years later in 2020.The news of George's tragic death broke yesterday (27 March) when it was reported that he had been involved in a workplace accident.