George Gilbey's family and friends are trying to raise money for his funeral

Gogglebox star George Gilbey fell 80ft to his death after tumbling through skylight. He was working on a warehouse roof in Southend-On-Sea, Essex, when he fell. Gilbey's family struggle to raise funds for his funeral.

Friends of Gogglebox star have launched a GoFundMe appeal to help pay for his funeral. More is still needed to reach their target of more than £1,000. Goggle Box star's funeral is expected to be held in London on Saturday, August 31.

Linda McGarry, 74, said George was her 'best friend' and 'did more in his 40 years than most people do in 90' George Gilbey's mum said: 'He was her best friend and did more than anyone else in 40 years' Linda said George did more 'in his 40-year life than anyone could have done in 90 years'

Gogglebox star Linda McGarry has been left devastated by the death of her only child, 40-year-old George Gilbey. The Goggle Box star's rollercoaster of emotions are revealed in full interview with GoggleBox star's mother, Linda. Linda's emotional reaction to the death has been described as 'devastating'

George Gilbey died after falling from the roof of EGL Homecare in Shoebury, near Southend-on-Sea, Essex. He was once a favourite on the Gogglebox sofa with his mother Linda McGarry and stepfather Pete. George's mother Linda 'had a little cry' after messages of support.

George Gilbey told colleagues he was 'alright' moments before he 'fell 80ft to his death' He told colleagues 'I'm alright' when they said they were worried about height he was working at moments before. Gilbey fell 80ft and died at the scene of the accident.

George Gilbey fell 80ft to his death 'after tumbling through skylight' 40-year-old died after falling from the roof of ELG Homecare in Shoebury, near Southend-on-Sea, Essex, on Wednesday morning.

George Gilbey 'downed wine and vodka moments before going to prison' He deliberately got drunk on the day he began his three month sentence. Gilbey said he wanted to be moved to a wing where his friends were. He said he deliberately drank the wine moments before he began prison sentence.

George Gilbey was 'trying to turn his life around' for his daughter. Gilbey appeared to have some trouble adjusting to the fame he found with the hit Channel 4 show. He ended up in court for his off-screen behaviour after being charged with GBH.