Gogglebox star George Gilbey dies aged 40 as friends pay tribute to 'one in a million'

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Celebrity Big Brother and Gogglebox star George Gilbey has sadly passed away today (March 27).Tributes have poured in online for the star who was described as "one in a million." George - who was best known for making the nation laugh from the comfort of his sofa with his mum and step-dad - has died at aged 40 following a reported accident at his workplace.Tributes have begun flooding in for the TV star, with one fan writing on social media: "Absolutely speechless.

Rest in eternal peace George James Gilbey." Another said he was, "one in a million". Former Geordie Shore star Ricci Guarnaccio also tweeted his sadness about losing his "brother".

He wrote: "Breaks my [heart emoji] but @georgegilbey you are well and truly going to be missed my friend. Always lit up the room, cared for others & the memories we made I'll cherish for ever brother.

From CBB to speaking to you last week, I'm going to hugely miss you ma boiii!"," he continued. Essex Police this afternoon also said: "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. "The ambulance service including air ambulance were in attendance.