Gogglebox stars who are no longer with us as George Gilbey dies in tragic accident aged 40

GOGGLEBOX fans were left heartbroken this week when it was confirmed George Gilbey had passed away aged 40.

George and his family appeared on Gogglebox's second series in 2013 before he left to take part in Celebrity Big Brother.

George sadly passed away this week aged 40
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George sadly passed away this week aged 40Credit: Channel 4

The TV star died while working on a warehouse this week, with cops confirming his cause of death in the hours that followed.

Sadly George isn't the first Gogglebox star to pass away leaving fans devastated.

Pete McGarry

His stepdad Pete died in 2021 from bowel cancer
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His stepdad Pete died in 2021 from bowel cancerCredit: Channel 4

In 2021 George's stepdad Pete, who appeared on the show alongside wife Linda, died from bowel cancer.

He passed away just days after being given six months to live.

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At the time Linda told The Sun: “Pete was a lovely man and I was so lucky to have him for 25 years.

“I said to him, ‘We’ve not only been 25 years, it’s been day and night with each other.' He was my life."

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Leon and June Bernicoff

Married couple June and Leon were firm fan favourites
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Married couple June and Leon were firm fan favouritesCredit: Channel 4

Married couple Leon and June were Gogglebox originals after starring in the very first series.

Leon passed away in December 2017 after a short illness.

Three years later in May 2020 June died at 82 surrounded by her family.

Pat Webb

Mummy Pat starred alongside son Stephen
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Mummy Pat starred alongside son StephenCredit: Channel 4

Mummy Pat appeared on the show with son Stephen Lustig-Webb died earlier this year after a "long illness".

She starred from series 10 to 12 and a statement from the show in January said: "We are deeply saddened to announce that Gogglebox star Mummy Pat Webb passed away this weekend at the age of 75 after a long illness."

Dave the dog

The Malone family previously confirmed one of their dogs Dave, had passed away
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The Malone family previously confirmed one of their dogs Dave, had passed awayCredit: Channel 4

Last year the Malone family revealed one of their beloved dogs Dave had sadly died.

The adorable dog was known to millions of viewers as he regularly appeared on the channel 4 hit.

The family took to their instagram to announce the sad news.

Mum Julie shared a sweet video of the rottweiler, with the caption: "RIP Dave xxx There are no words to describe you ,or how much you meant to us.

"This was you on Sunday waiting for your Dad to come back and he had only gone out to the car x We are all going to miss you so much."

Mary Cook

Mary, left, passed away in 2021 aged 92
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Mary, left, passed away in 2021 aged 92Credit: PA Wire

In August 2021 Mary Cook tragically died aged 92 surrounded by her family.

She quickly became a fan favourite after joining the show with best friend Marina Wingrove.

Following her sad death Gogglebox released a statement saying: "We are extremely saddened to share that Gogglebox star Mary Cook passed away in hospital this weekend at the age of 92 with her family by her side.

"Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend to many, Mary, who worked in the hospitality trade, had been married and widowed twice."

Caroline Aherne

Comedian Caroline was the Gogglebox narrator until her death in 2016
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Comedian Caroline was the Gogglebox narrator until her death in 2016Credit: PA Wire

Comedian Caroline Aherne was the narrator of Gogglebox until she passed away in 2016 after a battle with throat cancer.

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Fans later praised the show for its touching tribute to Caroline following her death.

During an episode of the show a message flashed up reading “In loving memory of Caroline Aherne” and was followed by the Oasis song Half The World Away which was always played at the end of her show The Royle Family.