Police issue update on investigation into death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey

Essex Police have issued an update on their investigation into the tragic death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey.

Gilbey, known for his appearances on the Channel 4 programme alongside his mum Linda McGarry and stepdad Pete McGarry, who passed away aged 71 in 2021, also reached the final of Celebrity Big Brother's 14th series in 2014.

Gilbey's untimely death reportedly occurred following a workplace accident in Shoebury in March 2024. Essex Police were called to an incident in Southend's Shoebury on Wednesday, 27 March 2024, where a man had tragically died after falling from a height.

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A spokesperson for the force stated at the time: "We received a report of an incident at Campfield Road in Shoebury at around 10am this morning (March 27), during which a man who was working at height had fallen and sustained an injury."

Despite the arrival of an air ambulance, he sadly died at the scene.

During the opening of an inquest into his death in April, it was revealed at the Essex coroner's court that he had plummeted through a plastic skylight and his injuries were "consistent with a fall from height". Two men were subsequently arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the incident but were later released under investigation, reports Essex Live.

Now, Essex Police have confirmed that these individuals will not face any further action from the police.

However, the criminal investigation remains open and ongoing, and will be headed by the Health and Safety Executive. A spokesman for the force said: "The thoughts of everyone at Essex Police remain with George's family and friends. The criminal investigation remains open and will be led by the Health and Safety Executive.

George's heartbroken mum, Linda, previously revealed that George, a qualified roofer, had only been back at work for three days and was trying to "rebuild his life".

She expressed her devastation, saying, "I'm devastated, he was like my best friend. He had the best heart in the world. He was generous, funny and kind, with bundles of charm and buckets of personality.

"He did more in his 40 years than people do in 90 – he's even had dinner with the Prince of Dubai. He was crazy, but after coming out of showbiz, he couldn't get his life back together. He just couldn't get over the death of Pete."