Hundreds gather for funeral of ‘funny and kind’ Gogglebox star George Gilbey

After the tragedy, Essex Police – investigating alongside the Health and Safety Executive – said a man had “fallen from height” at the EGL Homecare warehouse in Shoebury.Coroners Officer Deborah Frost added: “Police attended, along with the air ambulance but sadly he was pronounced dead at the scene.

George, 40, tragically died after falling through a skylight on a warehouse roof in a workplace accident last month
George, 40, tragically died after falling through a skylight on a warehouse roof in a workplace accident last monthCredit: Getty
Gogglebox star George Gilbey’s funeral took place today
Gogglebox star George Gilbey’s funeral took place todayCredit: Andrew Styczynski
The hearse arrived donned with flower wreaths
The hearse arrived donned with flower wreathsCredit: Andrew Styczynski
Family and friends of the star gathered today to pay their final respects
Family and friends of the star gathered today to pay their final respectsCredit: Andrew Styczynski
George's mum Linda at the heartbreaking service
George’s mum Linda at the heartbreaking serviceCredit: Andrew Styczynski
Flower wreaths were laid with the Gogglebox star's initials
Flower wreaths were laid with the Gogglebox star’s initialsCredit: Andrew Styczynski

He has gone far too soon, but despite everything people tried their best to celebrate his life“A provisional cause of death is traumatic injury to the head and torso consistent with a fall from height.”

And pals of George – who also appeared in Celebrity Big Brother – held a wake in his memory, toasting his eventful life.A source close to the family

A source said: “George has been laid to rest and his family have said their last goodbyes.”We will never forget you,” and “Forever in our hearts”, were just some of the tributes left in his memory. Another snap of the dad-of-one appeared on the back of a black Range Rover with the words: “Keep it moving.”He has been released under investigation.We told on Monday how a coroner’s court had heard that George died from “traumatic injuries to the head and torso” in the warehouse plunge on March 27.George reached the final of the series – won by US star Gary Busey – finishing fourth.

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Hundreds of mourners marked the sombre occasion dressed in black as they attended the heartbreaking service.Later pics showed the 40-year-old as a loving dad with his daughter Amelie. A heart-wrenching order of service displayed photographs of George as a young boy as well as snaps with loved ones.A picture of the TV star during his time on Gogglebox was laid alongside other tributes. George became famed for his quickfire wit and high-pitched voice with his comment often leaving his parents – and viewers – in stitches.Family and friends of the star gathered to pay their final respects to George, 40, who tragically died after falling through a skylight on a warehouse roof in a workplace accident last month.GOGGLEBOX star George Gilbey’s funeral took place today in a private ceremony near his home.George quickly won the hearts of viewers as he shot to fame on the third series of reality smash Gogglebox in 2013.George had a daughter Amelie, seven, through his ex-girlfriend Gemma Conway.After Dad of one George’s death, a man in his forties was arrested on suspicion of “gross negligence manslaughter”. The following year, he met Gemma at Ascot races and got together before having daughter Amelie in 2016.

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“He has gone far too soon, but despite everything people tried their best to celebrate his life.”“It was a terribly sad day and devastating for everyone concerned, particularly his mother Linda who was in bits.An inquest into his death was opened – but suspended as police and the Health and Safety Executive are probing the tragedy.The star and his parents returned to Gogglebox in 2016 before leaving again in 2018.“George also has a daughter and it was terrible for her as well as his ex-partner.TV execs were quick to spot his appeal – leading to George’s appearance on Celebrity Big Brother the following year.

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The hearse arrived, donned with different shaped flower wreaths and pictures of George, as friends and family paid their respects. He, Mum Linda and stepdad Peter often stole the show as they were seen watching TV and laughing and joking together on their sofa.The telly favourite was laid to rest after an emotional service and committal at a crematorium close to Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.George devastated mother Linda McGarry – who starred on Gogglebox with him – was also devastated by the death of her partner Peter, aged 71, in 2021.Touching messages were left with claret and blue flowers, as well as West Ham United badges, in honour of the team George supported.

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Well-wishers have raised £7,000 for George’s funeral via a Go Fund Me page, with any left-over cash going to his daughter Amelie, seven.The opening hearing was told that George “fell through a plastic skylight landing on the ground below”.

Claret and blue roses left with West Ham United badges in honour of the team George supported
Claret and blue roses left with West Ham United badges in honour of the team George supportedCredit: Andrew Styczynski
A touching picture of George while he appeared on Gogglebox was laid alongside flower bouquets
A touching picture of George while he appeared on Gogglebox was laid alongside flower bouquetsCredit: Andrew Styczynski
A black Range Rover donned a picture of the TV star at the service
A black Range Rover donned a picture of the TV star at the serviceCredit: Andrew Styczynski
Hundreds of mourners gathered to say their farewells
Hundreds of mourners gathered to say their farewellsCredit: Andrew Styczynski
The emotional service took place in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
The emotional service took place in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
The order of service included heart-wrenching pictures of George with family and friends
The order of service included heart-wrenching pictures of George with family and friends
Childhood snaps showed the TV star as a young boy, while recent pics showed him as a proud dad
Childhood snaps showed the TV star as a young boy, while recent pics showed him as a proud dad
George leaves behind seven-year-old daughter Amelie
George leaves behind seven-year-old daughter Amelie

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