George Gilbey, a reality TV star known for his appearances on Gogglebox and Celebrity Big Brother, has recently made headlines due to his tragic death in a workplace accident in Southend-on-Sea. The incident has sparked an ongoing police investigation, with a man in his 40s being detained on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. This development follows the opening and closing of an inquest into Gilbey's death, pending the outcome of the criminal investigation.
George Gilbey rose to fame as a reality television personality from Essex, gaining popularity for his role on the Channel 4 series Gogglebox. In 2014, he further captured the public's attention by participating in the fourteenth series of Celebrity Big Brother, where he made it to the final. Gilbey's untimely passing comes three years after the death of his husband, Pete McGarry, who succumbed to cancer. Efforts are now underway to support Gilbey's family, with donations being made towards his funeral and the well-being of his young daughter.