Gogglebox star George Gilbey’s tragic cause of death revealed as ‘fall from height’
GOGGLEBOX star George Gilbey tragically died today after he fell from height, police have revealed.
News of the TV personality’s death has rocked fans and pals across the country, with many hailing him “one-in-a-million”.
His cause of death has now been revealed by police.
Essex Police this afternoon said: “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.”
George was best known for his time on Channel 4‘s Gogglebox.
He, his mum Linda and step-dad Pete McGarry were a fan-favourite when they joined in the second series back in 2013.
The Essex family were axed from the show in 2014 – but George stepped into the Celebrity Big Brother house the same year.
He was much loved on CBB and made it all the way to the final.
George, Linda and Pete then returned to the Gogglebox couch in 2016.
The tragic last photo of the star was snapped just last week – a selfie he’d taken after joining the gym.
Tributes are already pouring in for the star.
TV star Ricci Guarnaccio, best known for his time on Geordie Shore, also paid tribute to George.
He wrote: “Breaks my heart but George Gilbey you are well and truely going to be missed my friend.
“Always lit up the room, cared for others and 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 my boy.
“Love you GG.”
Danniella Westbrook also shared a sweet snap of her and George.
She wrote: “Gone too soon. Good night, my darling friend George.
“I’m absolutely gutted xxx.”
George's mum 'in bits'
By THOMAS GODFREY
A friend of the reality star told The Sun: “George was George. He was a good bloke with a big heart who loved his family.
“He was a bit of a party lad, but he was good entertainment for everyone who knew him.
“Nobody deserves this to happen so young – 40 is no age and to die at work is horrific.
“He had started going to the gym in the evenings and working very hard to do well for his family.
“This will hit his family very hard, especially Linda. First, she lost Pete, now her son as well.
“She is incredibly emotional.
“George was like her little treasure.”
Another pal added George’s mum, Linda McGarry, was “in bits” over her son’s untimely passing.
Last night a group of the star’s closest friends were said to have met in a pub in Clacton-on-Sea – where George lived – to celebrate his life over a drink.