Tragic last picture of George Gilbey shows Gogglebox star smiling days before his death
GEORGE Gilbey was snapped smiling just days before his tragic death.
The Gogglebox and Celebrity Big Brother star tragically died today - he was just 40.
The star in understood to have died in a workplace accident.
George had snapped a smiling selfie just five days ago - proudly posting it to social media.
In the snap the star has donned a black hoodie and appeared to have been out exercising.
He captioned the photo, which sat alongside a pic of a gym card: "Done. Full membership."
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Essex Police this afternoon confirmed: "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 are already pouring in for George, who first starred in Gogglebox alongside his mum Linda and step-dad Pete in 2013.
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."
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