December 14th 2024.
George Gilbey's young daughter, Amelie, recently made a heartbreaking request to Santa Claus. While most children her age typically ask for the latest toys or gadgets for Christmas, Amelie asked for something much more heart-wrenching. Her father, the late Gogglebox star George Gilbey, tragically passed away at the young age of 40 while working on the roof of a warehouse in Shoeburyness. Amelie's letter to Santa this year simply asked for one thing: "Bring my daddy back."
George's passing has left a deep void in the lives of those who loved him, especially his eight-year-old daughter who he shared with his ex-girlfriend Gemma Conway. In a recent interview, George's mother Linda McGarry shared that Amelie has been struggling since losing her father and her Christmas wish reflects the pain and longing she feels. "She's done her Christmas list and it will break your heart," Linda told OK! Magazine. "It says, 'You can forget all of that if you bring my daddy back.'"
Despite the immense grief and sadness, Linda also shared a heartwarming moment when Amelie comforted a classmate who was crying about her parents' divorce. Amelie told her, "My daddy's always with me everywhere I go. He's in my heart." It's clear that even though George is no longer physically here, he will always hold a special place in Amelie's heart.
George's passing was a devastating blow for his family, as he was not the first loved one they had lost in recent years. In fact, George's stepfather Pete also passed away in 2021 at the age of 71 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer. Linda shared that George's death left a huge void in their family, especially for her as they were very close. "I'm devastated, he was like my best friend," she said in a statement. "He had the best heart in the world. He was generous, funny and kind, with bundles of charm and buckets of personality."
George's death was a tragic and unexpected accident, as he fell 80 feet through a skylight while at work in Essex. Despite the efforts of medical professionals, he was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation into his death led to the arrest of two individuals, one of whom was later released on bail in relation to gross negligence.
Linda has been rewatching episodes of Gogglebox, the show she and George appeared on together, to help remember her son. She also shared that she believes her recent stroke was a result of the stress and heartbreak she has endured. "I'm so lucky that my friends were here and they got me to the hospital," she said. "On the tests, they couldn't find where it had come from, but I think it's the shock of George. There's no bigger stress than what I went through."
As Christmas approaches, it's unclear how Linda and Amelie will remember their beloved son and father. But one thing is for sure, George will always hold a special place in their hearts and will be deeply missed. If you have a celebrity story to share, reach out to the entertainment team at The Agency through email, phone, or their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you.
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