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Gogglebox’s Pete McGarry dead aged 71: Beloved star passes away with his family by his side following a short illness
Gogglebox star Pete McGarry has died aged 71.
A statement issued on behalf of the family said: ‘We are deeply saddened to announce that Gogglebox star Pete McGarry passed away at the age of 71 this weekend with his family by his side after a short illness.
‘Pete will be dearly missed by the entire Gogglebox family, cast and crew. Our thoughts are with Linda, their children and grandchildren.’
Gogglebox’s Pete McGarry dead aged 71: Beloved star passes away with his family by his side following a short illness
‘Since 2000, Pete and Linda have fostered over 100 children and he is a beloved father, husband and grandfather.
‘The family have asked for privacy at this sad time.’
Pete and his wife had previously spoken about the children they had fostered over the years, saying it was something they ‘loved’ doing.
Lynne once told The Sun: ‘It’s enhanced our lives so much. It’s very rewarding. I’ve just loved doing it.
‘I always say all you need to be a foster parent is a spare room, a sense of humour and a good heart.
‘I’ve just brought them up as my own. On Mother’s Day I get so many phone calls. They don’t forget you. A lot still regard me and Pete as their parents.’
The McGarry family, Linda, Pete and son George, joined the show in series two back in 2013, and also appeared in series three.
However, the family left the show in 2014 when George entered the Celebrity Big Brother house.
Linda and Pete rejoined without George in 2016, and were much loved regulars on the show.
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