Channel 4 Gogglebox star George Gilbey's family enlists help to cover funeral costs

Gogglebox star George Gilbey's funeral took place on Thursday, attended by hundreds. His loved ones finally had the chance to say their goodbyes.

The emotional funeral of George Gilbey, the beloved Gogglebox star, was attended by hundreds today as his friends and family were finally able to say their goodbyes. George, who also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother, tragically passed away at the age of 40 on March 27 following a workplace incident.The much-loved TV personality was remembered in an emotional service and committal at a crematorium near his home in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, after the inquest into his death was concluded.

Gogglebox star George Gilbey had been working on a roof when he fell to his death through a plastic skylight, an inquest has heard.

An inquest into the death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey heard that the 40-year-old television star died from "traumatic" injuries after falling 80ft through a plastic skylight on the roof of a building. Dad of one George, who appeared on the hit channel 4 show with his mum Linda McGarry and stepdad Pete McGarry, died on 27 March, with Essex Police confirming they 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." Shortly after, police confirmed a man in his 40s had been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in relation to the incident and was released under investigation.

Former Gogglebox star George Gilbey died after falling through a plastic skylight while working, an inquest heard. The 40-year-old was best known for appearing on the Channel 4 series alongside his mother Linda McGarry and stepfather Pete McGarry, who died aged 71 in 2021.

George Gilbey's grieving family and friends have been attempting to raise funds for the Gogglebox star's funeral after his tragic death. So far, only half of the £5,000 goal to give George a fitting send-off has been raised.The reality TV favourite was involved in a tragic accident at the end of March 2024, falling from a warehouse roof in Essex at the age of 40, leaving behind his young daughter whom he welcomed with Gemma Conway in 2016.

Gogglebox star George Gilbey’s mum Linda McGarry has shared her heartbreak over the death of her "mummy's boy." George, who was best known for making the nation laugh while watching TV with his mum and step-dad, tragically passed away at the age of 40 following a workplace accident. The tragic news of his death was confirmed on Wednesday, 27 March and at the time his mum chose to have George’s friend, Geordie Shore star Ricci Guarnaccio, speak on her behalf.The heartbroken mum has now paid tribute to her son in her own words and said he had "the best heart in the world".

Gogglebox star George Gilbey's heartbroken mum has spoken out for the first time since his tragic death at age 40. Linda McGarry, 74, has paid tribute to her son, hailing him as a devoted father with "buckets of personality" and explained that he had been trying to "rebuild his life".

Just days after Gogglebox star George Gilbey sadly fell to his death in a workplace accident, his friends have rallied around his grieving mother in the hopes of raising enough money to pay for his funeral. Dad of one George, 40 sadly fell to his death on Wednesday morning while he was working on a warehouse roof in Shoebury, Essex.

Channel 4's Gogglebox shared a special message for George Gilbey, who was on the show in 2013 and 2016, after he sadly passed away earlier this week. The reality star and electrician tragically passed away at age 40 on 27 March after falling off a roof at work. Paying tribute on Friday's (29 March), Gogglebox showed a screen which read: "In loving memory of George Gilbey 1984-2024.".

Gogglebox star Linda McGarry is going through a whirlwind of emotions after the sudden passing of her only child, 40 year old George Gilbey. Family friend and Geordie Shore star Ricci Guarnaccio, who announced George's death on Wednesday, revealed that Linda has been flooded with messages of sympathy. He also shared how she wants her late son to be remembered.

Gogglebox star George Gilbey’s devastated mum Linda McGarry has broken her silence on her son’s tragic death. Linda, 74, has thanked fans for the messages she's received in tribute to George, who passed away at the age of 40 in a workplace accident. Linda has chosen to have George’s friend, Geordie Shore star Ricci Guarnaccio, speak on her behalf as she comes to terms with what has happened.

The tragic final words of George Gilbey have been revealed after he fell 80ft to his death in a horror incident.

George Gilbey, known from Gogglebox and Celebrity Big Brother, died after falling '80 feet through a skylight', according to reports.

Gogglebox fans were left shocked by the untimely and tragic passing of former cast member George Gilbey. On Wednesday, 27 March 2024, Essex Police responded to an accident "in which a man who was working at height had fallen and sustained an injury." Police later confirmed that a man in his 40s had been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.

Gogglebox star George Gilbey's last words have been revealed before he tragically fell to his death in a workplace accident. George, 40, died at a warehouse on Wednesday after reportedly plummeting 80ft through a skylight and landing on concrete below. Now, a pal has told The Sun that he had been scaling a roof when the tragedy unfolded.They said: "George had not been in a good way and maybe should not have been working at all.

Police have arrested a man in his 40s in relation to the death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey, who died earlier this week.The TV star died aged 40 following a reported accident at his workplace on Wednesday, 28 March. A man has now been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in relation to George's death, with the Essex police launching an investigation alongside the Health and Safety Executive.

A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey who died after a fall at work, Essex Police said.

Gogglebox and Celebrity Big Brother star George Gilbey has died at the age of 40 following a fall at work.Gilbey was one of Gogglebox‘s earliest cast members, having joined the reality show in its second season back in 2013. He appeared alongside his mum and stepfather, Linda and Pete.On Wednesday (27 March), it was reported that Gilbey had passed away following a fall at his place of work earlier that day.In a statement, an Essex Police spokesperson told Sky News on Wednesday: “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.

The scene where Gogglebox star George Gilbey tragically fell to his death has been pictured. George, who also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother, died at the age of 40 in a workplace accident in Shoebury, near Southend-on-Sea. Essex Police released a statement, confirming he had been working at height and had fallen at around 10am on Wednesday 27 March.