George Gilbey's close
Friends have shared their touching tribute to the Gogglebox star. A group of his pals are said to have come together on Wednesday night following the tragic news of George's death. The Gogglebox and Celebrity Big Brother star died following a reported workplace accident aged 40. Essex
police released a statement this afternoon, which read: "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. Sadly, the man died at the scene. We will continue liaising with partners including the Heath and Safety Executive. A cordon remains in place at the scene." Tributes flooded in for George, who starred on the Channel 4 show alongside mum Linda and stepdad Pete. Following the sad news, George's friends are believed to have met in a pub in Clacton-on-Sea to celebrate his life. His mum Linda is said to be "in bits" following the news of George's tragic death. George's stepdad and Linda's husband Pete died suddenly in 2021 aged 71, days after being told he had six months to live after being diagnosed with bowel
cancer. Linda said her son had been left "really cut up". George was on Gogglebox with his mum Linda and stepdad Pete ( Image: Channel 4 screengrab) Gogglebox paid tribute to George on
Social Media on Wednesday night, they said: "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." Just days before his tragic death, George shared a smiling selfie on his social media. He had posted a cheerful picture of himself with the caption: "Done. Full membership," along with a picture of a gym card. In the post, the reality TV star was wearing a black hoodie and seemed to have been exercising. George was best known for his time on the Gogglebox sofa with his mum and step-dad where they became fan favourites with viewers when they joined its second series in 2013. The family from Essex were taken off the show in 2014 as George entered the Celebrity Big Brother house, making it all the way to the final. In 2016, George, along with Linda and Pete McGarry, returned to Gogglebox, much to the delight of many telly viewers. Just two years later George left the show once more, while Linda and Pete carried on until 2020. Former Geordie Shore star Ricci Guarnaccio was one of the first to pay tribute to George, by sharing a collection of pictures on social media. He captioned the snaps on
Twitter (X): "Breaks my [heart] 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! Love you G." Follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat ,
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