‘Gogglebox’ star June Bernicoff has led the tributes to her husband Leon Bernicoff, following his death on Saturday.
The sad news was announced on Channel 4’s Twitter account, stating that the 83-year-old died in hospital after a short period of illness.
His wife June, who along with Leon was one of the original ‘Gogglebox’ stars, took to Twitter on Saturday to thank fans for their messages.
She wrote: “Thank you folks for all your wonderful messages. Leon would have loved reading them & hearing how much he was loved. Goodnight & God Bless!”
Thankyou Folks for all your wonderful messages. Leon would have loved reading them & hearing how much he was loved. Goodnight & God Bless!
Words can’t explain what you meant to so many people. From your words of encouragement to me to the little DMs. Leon you were loved by so many. Sending my love to you and all of your family .@LeonAndJune ❤️❤️
December 23, 2017
Its been an honour to work alongside Leon these last five years. He was a grandad to the whole nation, truly loved by all. From watching him I learnt to speak my mind, the art of great banter, and that crackers really are the greatest snack food Thank you for everything Leon ❤️
December 23, 2017
Sending all our love to June and family at this sad time on the passing of our tv legend Leon R.I.P ???#gogglebox @Channel4
@LeonAndJune so sorry to hear of the passing of Leon,our sincere condolences, he will be missed Dave and Shirley x
As being part of the gogglebox family my heart breaks for June and her family at the passing of Leon, but as a fan of gogglebox my heart breaks with the nation as we have lost a ledgend. Rest in peace Leon. Xxx
December 23, 2017
So terribly sorry to hear the dreadful news about Leon!! Our hearts are with June and his family – what a dreadful loss to us all – he was always so cheeky and adored – the show will never be the same without him #leonliveson Huge #Chinchin in his honour
December 23, 2017
Sending all of our love to June and the family at this sad time. You’ll be dearly missed, Leon.
JUST BEEN TOLD THAT MY LEON FROM GOGGLEBOX HAS PASSED AWAY. YES AM.IN TEARS AS WE SPEAK.
WOULD LIKE TO SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO ALL LEON AND JUNE FAMILY SO SAD TO HEAR ABOUT HIS PASSING ALL MY LOVE AND BLESSINGS ????❤❤ pic.twitter.com/ayQU5vyYll
December 23, 2017
Deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Leon today. A great man adored by many. My thoughts and prayers go out to June and the Bernicoff family at this incredibly difficult time ??
December 23, 2017
So sad to hear the news, prayers and love for June and the family @LeonAndJune #Leon #Gogglebox
Other stars from the world of music, TV and sport also paid tribute…
The critics critic. I once seen him slating Ant & Dec and they’re impossible to dislike! RIP the mighty Leon. #Gogglebox #Leon pic.twitter.com/uX6f7drbdW
December 23, 2017
Sad news that Leon Bernicoff has passed away. Loved his humour and wit on Gogglebox, sincere condolences to his family and friends.
It’s been confirmed that Gogglebox’s Christmas special, featuring some of the show’s best bits from 2017, will still be aired on Channel 4.
The two-hour show – which features Leon as well as some of the highlights from other cast members over the past year, is on at 9pm tonight (Christmas Eve).