Hundreds gather for funeral of ‘funny and kind’ Gogglebox star George Gilbey who fell to his death in workplace tragedy [Video]

GOGGLEBOX star George Gilbey’s funeral took place today in a private ceremony near his home.

The telly favourite was laid to rest after an emotional service and committal at a crematorium close to Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.

George, 40, tragically died after falling through a skylight on a warehouse roof in a workplace accident last monthCredit: Getty

Gogglebox star George Gilbey’s funeral took place todayCredit: Andrew Styczynski

The hearse arrived donned with flower wreathsCredit: Andrew Styczynski

Family and friends of the star gathered today to pay their final respectsCredit: Andrew Styczynski

George’s mum Linda at the heartbreaking serviceCredit: Andrew Styczynski

Flower wreaths were laid with the Gogglebox star’s initialsCredit: Andrew Styczynski

Family and friends of the star gathered to pay their final respects to George, 40, who tragically died after falling through a skylight on a warehouse roof in a workplace accident last month.

And pals of George – …

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