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.
03.04.2024 - 13:27 / ok.co.uk
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.
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. His heartbroken mum Linda, 74, broke her silence on her son's untimely death on Tuesday, 2 April, as she thanked fans for the messages she's received in tribute to him.
She also conveyed that despite George appearing on Gogglebox from 2013 to 2018 and Celebrity Big Brother in 2014, he wasn't interested in fame, but was more concerned about being a good dad to his seven year old daughter, Amelie. “I’m devastated, he was like my best friend," she told the Clacton and Frinton Gazette. “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. “I have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and George took it worse than me. He was a mummy’s boy," she said.
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.
Self Esteem has dropped the sonic new cover of Jimmy Cliff’s ‘You Can Get It If You Really Want’, shared as part of the This Town soundtrack. Check it out below.The song was shared by the Sheffield singer as part of the new BBC series which aired over the Easter weekend, and takes place in the ’80s UK, amid the two-tone ska revival.Originally released back in 1995, the song was first shared by Jimmy Cliff as part of his album ‘Many Rivers To Cross’.“Persecution you must fear/ Win or lose you got to get your share/ You’ve got your mind set on a dream/ You can get it though hard it may seem now,” Self Esteem, real name Rebecca Lucy Taylor sings in the verse, putting a modern, dance spin on the original track.Check out both the original and the new Self Esteem cover below.The first two episodes of This Town aired over Easter weekend, with Self Esteem’s reimagining of ‘You Can Get It If You Really Want’ being played from the soundtrack, as well as Ray Laurél’s new version of ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’.The series “celebrates a thrilling evolution of sound, spirit and UK culture” and is set against the melting-pot scene of the Midlands in the 1980s.
Gogglebox star George Gilbey’s mum Linda McGarry has shared her heartbreak over the death of her "mummy's boy." George, who was best known for making the nation laugh while watching TV with his mum and step-dad, tragically passed away at the age of 40 following a workplace accident. The tragic news of his death was confirmed on Wednesday, 27 March and at the time his mum chose to have George’s friend, Geordie Shore star Ricci Guarnaccio, speak on her behalf.The heartbroken mum has now paid tribute to her son in her own words and said he had "the best heart in the world".
Gogglebox star George Gilbey's heartbroken mum has spoken out for the first time since his tragic death at age 40. Linda McGarry, 74, has paid tribute to her son, hailing him as a devoted father with "buckets of personality" and explained that he had been trying to "rebuild his life".
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.
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.
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.".
One of the stars of hit ITV reality show My Mum, Your Dad has had an unexpected trip to hospital - and their co-star, dad - was there for support. Poor Zachary Davidson, 21 , was seen on snaps on social media in a hospital bed wearing a gown and with a tube in his mouth, after his dad Elliott, 53, a P.
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 scene where Gogglebox star George Gilbey tragically fell to his death has been pictured. George, who also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother, died at the age of 40 in a workplace accident in Shoebury, near Southend-on-Sea. Essex Police released a statement, confirming he had been working at height and had fallen at around 10am on Wednesday 27 March.