Second man arrested in connection with death of Gogglebox star
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A second man has been arrested in connection with the death of George Gilbey, the Gogglebox star who died after a fall at work, Essex Police have said.
The force said in a statement: “A joint investigation with the Health and Safety Executive remains ongoing and this morning, officers arrested a 36-year-old man from Witham on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
“He remains in custody and enquiries are ongoing.”
A 47-year-old man was previously arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the investigation and has since been released under investigation.
An inquest into Gilbey’s death last week heard that he died from traumatic head and torso injuries after he fell through a plastic skylight.
He was working in Shoeburyness, Essex, when the incident occurred on March 27.
Gilbey was best known for appearing on the Channel 4 series – where participants watch and comment on TV shows from the previous week – alongside his mother Linda McGarry and step-father Pete McGarry, who died aged 71 in 2021.
He also appeared on the 14th series of Celebrity Big Brother in 2014, reaching the final.
A spokesman for the Channel 4 show said: “George was part of the Gogglebox family for eight series alongside his mum Linda and step-dad Pete.
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Linda and George’s family and friends at this very sad time. The family have asked for privacy.”
