Man arrested over Gogglebox star George Gilbey's death is released under investigation
Police are investigating after Gogglebox star George Gilbey fell to his death at work.
The 40-year-old, best known for appearing on the Channel 4 series, died following an accident at work on Wednesday.
On Thursday, Essex Police confirmed a man his 40s from the Witham area had been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the incident.
He has now been released under investigation.
The force said it was a joint investigation with the Health and Safety Executive and enquiries were ongoing.
Officers were called to an incident in Shoebury in Southend-on-Sea, where the self-employed electrician had died after falling from a height.
The 40-year-old reality star 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 stepfather 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 Gogglebox spokesperson previously said: “George was part of the Gogglebox family for eight series alongside his mum Linda and stepdad 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.”
Former Geordie Shore star Ricci Guarnaccio, who appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2014 alongside Gilbey, paid tribute to his friend and former co-star on X and said in a follow-up post that he had been involved in an “accident at work”.
He said: “Breaks my (heart) but @georgegilbey 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.
The father of one from Clacton appeared on the then-Channel 5 reality show alongside celebrities including The Hills star Stephanie Pratt and American actor Gary Busey, who won the series.
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