Gogglebox's George Gilbey died after falling through skylight, inquest told

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Gogglebox star George Gilbey had been working on a roof when he fell to his death through a plastic skylight, an inquest has heard.The 40-year-old sustained traumatic injuries to his head and torso and died at the scene in Shoeburyness, Essex, on March 27, the hearing in Chelmsford was told.Essex senior coroner Lincoln Brookes opened then suspended Monday's inquest, pending the outcome of a criminal investigation.Coroner's officer Deborah Frost said Mr Gilbey had been "working on a roof when he fell through a plastic skylight, landing on the ground below".She said that paramedics and police attended but that he died at the scene, with his provisional cause of death recorded as "traumatic injury to head and torso consistent with fall from height".Mr Gilbey, of Clacton-on-Sea in Essex, was best known for appearing on the Channel 4 series where participants watch and comment on TV shows from the previous week.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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