Gogglebox star George Gilbey dies aged 40

Former Gogglebox star George Gilbey has died aged 40. The reality TV star, who also appeared in Celebrity Big Brother is said to have fallen whilst 'working at height.'

Former Geordie Shore star Ricci Guarnaccio was one of the first to pay tribute to George, sharing a collection of pictures of himself and George on X, formerly Twitter.

He posted alongside them saying: "Breaks my [heart] but @georgegilbey 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 ma boiii! Love you G."

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Ricci's tribute to George on social media sparked some confusion, with many Instagram users noting George's account was posting on Instagram Stories minutes on from Ricci announcing his death, the Mirror reports.

Clarifying things on Twitter, Ricci wrote: "Spoke with his sister, happened early of hours of this morning. Accidental death. They don't know who it is posting on his socials."

Essex Police said this afternoon: "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.."

George was best known for his time on the sofa with his mum and step-dad on Gogglebox. He became a favourite with viewers when he joined the Channel 4 show in its second