TV star posts touching tribute
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."
Tributes flood in, part two
Another said: "Wish this wasn’t true. Gonna miss you George James Gilbe - you were a one in a million. Fly high mate."
One heartbroken friend said: "Can’t believe what I’m reading.
"You were the happiest, the life of the party and such a big part of the HTA family. You will be very missed, RIP George."
Tributes flood in
Tributes are pouring in for the star online, hailing him "one in a million".
One pal wrote: "Absolutely speechless. Rest in eternal peace George James Gilbey.
"Thinking of all your family - life’s really is cruel and tomorrow is never promised."