Man arrested as Gogglebox star George Gilbey, 40, dies after fall at work
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A man in his 40s has been arrested in connection with the death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey, who died after a fall at work, Essex Police have said.
The force said in a statement: “As part of our ongoing investigation into the death of a man in Campfield Road, Shoebury, we have arrested a man in their 40s from the Witham area on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. This is a joint investigation with the Health and Safety Executive and our inquiries are ongoing.”
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.”
Essex Police said they were called to an incident in Shoebury in Southend-on-Sea on Wednesday, where a man had died after falling from a height. The force said: “The ambulance service including air ambulance were in attendance. Sadly, the man died at the scene.”
Ricci Guarnaccio, the Geordie Shore star who appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2014 alongside Gilbey, paid tribute to his friend and said that he had been involved in an “accident at work”.
He said: “Breaks my [heart] but George Gilbey you are well and truely [sic] going to be missed my friend.
“Always lit up the room, cared for others & 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.”
Gilbey joined the award-winning Channel 4 programme for its second series in 2013 before he and his family were dropped in 2014 after he signed up to Celebrity Big Brother. The family later returned to the series.
Gilbey’s representatives and the Health and Safety Executive have been approached for comment.
