What was Pete McGarrys cause of death?
GOGGLEBOX fan favourite Pete McGarry has sadly passed away. The 71-year-old had been on the show since 2013 and was popular with viewers. Pete lived in Clacton, Essex with his wife Linda, and along with their son George Gilbey, 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. Apart from Gogglebox fame, he also fostered over 100 kids with wife Linda. 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 LOVE OF HIS LIFE All about Gogglebox star Pete McGarry's wife Linda and their life together Breaking 'DEARLY MISSED' Gogglebox star Pete McGarry dies aged 71 after short illness Latest '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 IRISH CHARM Viewers 'loving' Derry Girls stars Jamie and Saoirse on Celebrity Gogglebox DERRY GOOD TV Saoirse-Monica Jackson and Jamie-Lee O'Donnell join Celebrity Gogglebox 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.