Gogglebox star George Gilbey's mum 'in bits' following son's death aged 40

The mum of Gogglebox and Celebrity Big Brother star George Gilbey is said to be 'in bits' following her son's tragic death aged 40.

Tributes poured in for George following the news of his shock death yesterday (Wednesday). It has been widely reported that he is the man who died earlier today after a fall at a warehouse in the town of Shoebury in Southend-on-Sea, Essex.

Essex Police have not formally named the star. However, they released a statement with details of the incident.

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George's death comes just two years after his stepdad and fellow Gogglebox star Pete died aged 71. Pete died suddenly in 2021, days after being told he had six months to live after being diagnosed with bowel cancer, the Mirror reports.

Following the shock news of George's death, a close friend said his beloved mum Linda has been left 'devastated'. Speaking to the Sun, they said: "First, she lost Pete, now her son as well.

"She is incredibly emotional. George was like her little treasure."

Speaking at the time of Pete's death, Linda revealed her son had been left 'really cut up'. She said: "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. I have a message from a young lad I know who said 'ordinary people won't be remembered, but we'll remember Pete forever - like the pyramids'.

"I thought that was beautiful. He was so proud of George when he was in Big Brother too.

"Him and George really loved each other. George is really cut up."

The trio became a favourite with viewers when they joined the Channel 4 show in its second series in