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A man arrested in connection with the death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey has been released under investigation, after the 40-year-old fell from a height at work. George Gilbey appeared in Celebrity Big Brother in 2014
This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. A man arrested in connection with the death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey has been released under investigation.
You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on Twitter to get the latest alerts. Essex Police was called to Shoeburyness near Southend-on-Sea on Wednesday after reports that a man had fallen from a height while working.
Gilbey, 40, died at the scene.
Detectives said a man in his 40s, from the Witham area, had been released after being arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
"This is a joint investigation with the Health and Safety Executive and our inquiries are ongoing," a spokesperson added.
The incident happened at EGL Homecare, a manufacturing business in Campfield Road, where a single bouquet of flowers could be seen beside entrance gates on Thursday morning.
A single bouquet of flowers could be seen at the gates to EGL Homecare on Thursday morning
Gilbey, along with his mother and stepfather, featured on Channel 4's Gogglebox, between 2013 and 2018, and he also appeared in Celebrity Big Brother in 2014.
The reality personality appeared on the contest - then broadcast on Channel 5 - alongside celebrities including The Hills star Stephanie Pratt and American actor Gary Busey, who won the series.
Tributes poured in on Wednesday, led by Channel 4, which posted on its official X account: "George was part of the Gogglebox family for eight series alongside his mum Linda and step-dad Pete.
"Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Linda, and George's family and friends at this very sad time."
His stepfather Mr McGarry died in 2021, aged 71.
George Gilbey, his mother Linda and late stepfather, Pete, were a regular fixture on the Channel 4 show between 2013 and 2018
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