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Man arrested after death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey is released under investigation

The reality star reportedly died following an accident at work in Shoebury, Southend-on-Sea, on Wednesday.

File photo dated 18/08/14 of George Gilbey arriving to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house at Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, as he has died aged 40. The reality star was best known for appearing on the Channel 4 series Gogglebox, 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. Issue date: Wedn
Image: George Gilbey is thought to have died after a fall at work. Pic: PA
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A man arrested in connection with the death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey has been released under investigation.

The man, who is in his 40s, was arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with Gilbey's death on Thursday.

The 40-year-old star reportedly died following an accident at work on Wednesday.

Essex Police said: "As part of our ongoing investigation into the death of a man in Campfield Road, Shoebury, on Wednesday 27 March, a man aged in his 40s from the Witham area was arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.

"He has now been released under investigation.

"This is a joint investigation with the Health and Safety Executive and our enquiries are ongoing."

Police previously said they were called to an incident in Shoebury at around 10am on Wednesday after "a man who was working at height had fallen and sustained an injury".

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Gilbey was best known for appearing on the Channel 4 show alongside his mother Linda McGarry and stepfather Pete McGarry, who died in 2021 aged 71.

George Gilbey. Pic: Shutterstock
Image: Reality star Gilbey. Pic: Shutterstock

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The family first appeared on the second series of Gogglebox in 2013 but were dropped the following year when the reality star signed up for the 14th series of Celebrity Big Brother in 2014, reaching the final.

Gilbey appeared on the Channel 5 version of the show alongside other famous faces including The Hills star Stephanie Pratt and American actor Gary Busey, who won the series.

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The family later returned to Gogglebox and a spokesperson for the award-winning programme 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 has asked for privacy."