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Leon and June have been together for 62 years.
Gogglebox star June Bernicoff died at the age of 82, Channel Four featured.
The station stated that he was “at home with his family by his side” and died Tuesday after a brief illness, which was not associated with the coronavirus.
Bernicoff appeared on the television present along with her late husband Leon.
“As the first couple to be cast for Gogglebox in 2013, June and her husband Leon were a big part of the show’s success,” stated Channel Four.
“Their warmth, wit, and contrasting personalities brought them to the nation during the course of the first 10 series.”
Writing on Twitter, Gogglebox producer Tania Alexander said: “June and Leon were the originals for Gogglebox and a big part of the show’s success. I adored them both. Big kiss, June, honey.
The present Bafta winner features people sitting in their resident rooms watching and reacting to television shows.
June left the present after Leon’s loss of life in December 2017 at the age of 83. She then wrote her first e-book about her 60-year-old love story, titled Leon And June: Our Story.
“Our thoughts go out to June’s family: Helen and Ian, Julie and Marc and their beloved grandchildren Frances, Sam and Faye,” stated the Channel 4 statement.
Leon and June have been the main individuals forged for Gogglebox when present started in 2013
“The family would like to ask for privacy in this sad time, but I would like to thank the hospice staff who supported and cared for June so wonderfully and with such compassion in her final weeks.”
She added that June was a “remarkably independent woman of principle, with a lively sense of humor and a great passion for life.”
“Despite her departure from the show in 2017, she remained a passionate supporter of the show, watching it every week, and maintained regular contact with the production team.”
The Bernicoffs have appeared in the present from their residence in Allerton, Liverpool, although June reportedly moved to be near her home in the last year of Warwickshire.
Gogglebox star Stephen Webb tweeted: “Rest in peace our June, reunited with Leon! Forever in our hearts.”
Sky News presenter Kay Burley said: “It is very sad to hear that June Bernicoff died after a brief illness. Along with Leon, who passed away two years ago, he was a brilliant addition to the Gogglebox. “
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