Who is Pete McGarrys wife Linda?
GOGGLEBOX fans are mourning the loss of one of their own, after Pete McGarry passed away. The popular reality star, 71, leaves behind his grieving wife Linda. Linda hails from Clacton, Essex. Along with Pete and son George Gilbey, Linda joined Gogglebox in series two in 2013, and also appeared in series three. The family left the show in 2014 so that George could enter the Celebrity Big Brother house. Linda and Pete rejoined without their son in 2016, and have been regulars on the show ever since. 3 Linda and Pete are known for Gogglebox Credit: PA  Over the years, along with her late husband Pete, she has fostered more than 100 children. They opened their home to youngsters in need when son George was 15. Speaking in 2016 Linda told the Daily Star: "I always say all you need to be a foster parent is a spare room, a sense of humour and a good heart. "Ive just brought them up as my own. On Mothers Day I get so many phone calls. They dont forget you. A lot still regard me and Pete as their parents." It was revealed on June 28, 2021, that Pete had sadly passed away after battling a short illness. A statement issued on behalf of the family said: "We are deeply saddened to announce that Gogglebox star Pete McGarry passed away at the age of 71 this weekend with his family by his side after a short illness." The statement continued: "Pete will be dearly missed by the entire Gogglebox family, cast and crew. Our thoughts are with Linda, their children and grandchildren. "Since 2000, Pete and Linda have fostered over 100 children and he is a beloved father, husband and grandfather. The family have asked for privacy at this sad time." The statement added that Pete's death was not related to Covid-19. more on gogglebox REMBERING PETE What we know about Pete McGarry's cause of death Breaking 'DEARLY MISSED' Gogglebox star Pete McGarry dies aged 71 after a short illness OH EAMONN! Eamonn Holmes shocks Gogglebox viewers with sweary outburst over Dragons Den AWKWARD! Mel C makes a dig at the Spice Girls' singing on Gogglebox with brother Paul 'POOR BOY' Gogglebox fans mortified for Zoe Balls son as she grills him about masturbation SO TALL! George is one of the original stars of Gogglebox, and is one of the best-loved and most recognisable from the Channel 4 show. He was famous enough to appear on the 2014 series of Celebrity Big Brother, but by trade is an electrician. In October 2019 he was jailed for 3 months after being caught drink driving at three times over the legal limit.