Celebrity Big Brother Stephanie Pratt, a star from the show, has expressed her deep sadness after George Gilbey's passing.
Gilbey lived with Stephanie, a star from The Hills, during the 2014 series of the show, where he finished fourth after she was evicted on day 19.
Sadly, he died earlier this month at the age of 40 after a tragic 'work accident' in Shoebury, Southend-on-Sea. Gogglebox star died earlier this month at the age of 40 after a horror ‘work accident’, in Shoebury, Southend-on-Sea.
According to the police, Gilbey was working at a height when he fell. He passed away at the scene due to a serious injury.
Many tributes have been posted on social media recently. Stephanie has now described him as 'the most beautiful person'.
Turning to Instagram, the reality star shared some photos from their time together in the CBB house.
On Saturday (March 30), she wrote: 'I just now heard the devastating news of George Gilbey’s passing. I’m at a loss for words- it never makes sense when someone who is so unbelievably kind is taken from this world.
‘George really was the most beautiful person- I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone as lovely, sweet, funny, humble, charismatic, thoughtful… I mean the list truly goes on.
‘He was so out of this world special- I wanted to be around him every second in the bb house- and I was. I was in awe & addicted to his charm and personality. He was a rare gem.’
Stephanie continued: 'I cherish my memories of him. Omg did he make me laugh. He really was extraordinary which makes this so hard for his family & friends & I am so so sorry for your tragic loss.'
‘I am so lucky to have spent time in his radiant glow,’ she concluded. ‘He was really something else 🙌🏻❤️🩹’
In the comments, fans reminisced about Gilbey and Stephanie’s friendship.
User kezza07x commented: ‘Aw i remember you & George got on so much, he was a lovely man RIP George ❤🏴 xx’
jennymb_1980 wrote: ‘Beautiful. I remember watching you two together on that Cbb. You guys were just so cute. Such a loss.’
Others praised her ‘beautiful’ tribute, with the likes of philsoph2008 adding: ‘You guys had such a special bond in BB,such a sad loss ❤️’
Stephanie’s heartfelt message comes after Gogglebox had viewers in tears with their own tribute.
On Friday night, their episode finished with: ‘In loving memory, George Gilbey 1984-2024.’
Gilbey rose to fame in September 2013 when he joined the beloved Channel 4 show.
He critiqued the week’s TV shows alongside his mum Linda and late step-dad Peter, before signing up for Celebrity Big Brother the following year.
In the wake of Gilbey’s death, a man from the Witham area of Essex was arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
He was released under investigation, with police launching a joint investigation with the Health and Safety Executive.
Investigations are still happening.
