George Gilbey tragically met his demise after reportedly falling “80 foot through a skylight” at his workplace, with a colleague subsequently arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. The beloved Gogglebox star and former Celebrity Big Brother housemate passed away on Wednesday morning in Shoebury, Essex, where emergency services responded to the scene.
Essex Police released a statement regarding the incident, stating, “We received a report of an incident at Campfield Road in Shoebury at around 10am this morning (27 March), during which a man who was working at height had fallen and sustained an injury.” Despite the efforts of medical personnel, George succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Authorities confirmed ongoing collaboration with relevant agencies, including the Health and Safety Executive.
Subsequently, a man in his 40s, believed to be George’s colleague, was apprehended on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. Essex Police’s statement emphasised the joint effort with the Health and Safety Executive in investigating the circumstances surrounding George’s tragic passing.
Friends of the late George Gilbey shared harrowing details of the incident, recounting how he fell through a skylight and plummeted “80ft to concrete inside.” Expressing concerns about George’s condition prior to the accident, they revealed that despite warnings from others, he persisted in his work. The sudden and tragic turn of events left those close to George devastated.
Tributes poured in from George’s friends, including his Gogglebox and Celebrity Big Brother co-stars. Ricci Guarnaccio, a former Geordie Shore star, expressed his grief over George’s passing, reminiscing about their shared moments and highlighting George’s vibrant personality. The announcement of George’s death, however, sparked confusion as his Instagram account continued to post new content shortly after.
The untimely loss of George Gilbey has left a profound impact on those who knew him, with fond memories and heartfelt condolences shared in his honour.
