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23rd December 2017
06:09pm GMT

Tributes are pouring in on Twitter after it was announced that Gogglebox fave Leon Bernicoff has passed away following a short illness.
The 83-year-old was one of the TV show's first and most-loved characters, appearing alongside his wife June and known for his sharp wit and fearless commentary.
In a brief statement, Channel 4 and Studio Lambert confirmed the news, stating that "Leon’s unique personality and sharp wit endeared him to fans of the show, as he contributed fully to Gogglebox’s reputation as a programme full of warm humour and unvarnished opinion."
"To those of us that knew him personally, Leon was a man of unwavering principles who exerted a distinct paternal presence both on and off screen. He will be dearly missed by the entire Gogglebox family; cast and crew.”
Bernicoff is survived by his wife, June, two daughters and grandchildren.
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