Sad news this morning as a man that 'Gogglebox' and 'Celebrity Big Brother' fans will be familiar with, George Gilbey, has died.
Gilbey, who was 40, was best known for his long stint on the Channel 4 show, where he first featured with his mother Linda and stepdad Pete in 2013.
The following year he appeared on 'Celebrity Big Brother' and finished in 4th place, and later returned to 'Gogglebox' from 2016 to 2018.
According to reports, the 40-year-old died after a tragic workplace accident. Police did not name him, but confirmed reports that they had attended a scene at a warehouse, where a man had been injured after falling from a height.
Essex Police 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."
Numerous fans and colleagues have been paying tribute to Gilbey on social media, some of which you can see below.
RIP.
