Mary Cook death latest: Gogglebox star, 92, dies peacefully in hospital with family by her side

GOGGLEBOX's Mary Cook has died peacefully aged 92, surrounded by her family at her bedside.

The star and TV addict regularly appeared on the popular Channel 4 show alongside best pal Marina Wingrove – and were both loved for their cheeky comments.

Mary, who lived in a retirement home in Bristol, passed away in hospital at the weekend with her family by her side, Channel 4 and Studio Lambert confirmed today.

A statement said: "We are extremely saddened to share that Gogglebox star Mary Cook passed away in hospital this weekend at the age of 92 with her family by her side.

"Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend to many, Mary, who worked in the hospitality trade, had been married and widowed twice."

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    GOGGLEBOX TRAGEDY

    Mary's death comes just weeks after Gogglebox co-star Pete McGarry died from bowel cancer at home in Essex.

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    THE COUPLE RETURNED TO THE SERIES IN MAY

    Mary and Marina delighted fans when they made an appearance in the last episode of the series in May.

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    WHY WERE THEY NOT ON THE SERIES DURING LOCKDOWN?

    The were forced to stop filming as show bosses did their best to protect them amid the coronavirus pandemic.

    The duo received their coronavirus vaccines together in January after months of shielding in their homes in St Monica Trust retirement village in Westbury-on-Trym.

    Last year Gogglebox creator Tania Alexander explained producers had to make the difficult decision to stop filming with the pair so they weren't risk.

    "Unfortunately, it was not possible to film with the full cast," she told The Telegraph.

    "For example, we took the decision to tell Mary and Marina, who are in their 90s and live in a care home, that we didn’t want them put at any risk so we should stop filming with them altogether."

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    HOW DID MARY LAND HER ROLE ON GOGGLEBOX?

    The friends landed a spot on the show after being discovered by producers while shopping in Asda.

    Marina said previously: "I went across to catch the bus down to Asda and this young girl comes up to me and says 'do you ever watch Gogglebox?'

    "I said, 'well I have done' and she said 'do you want to be on it?' I thought, 'I’m game for a laugh, like'.

    “Then she said 'have you got a friend?' And like that, Mary came round the corner on her scooter.”

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    PANDEMIC MEANT THE COUPLE MISSED OUT ON SERIES 15

    Mary and Marina were left out of series 15 of the show last year after lockdown lifted as staff didn't want to put their health at risk.

    They appeared in the autumn series but were forced to miss out on the latest show earlier this year after the UK was plunged into lockdown again.

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    CHANNEL 4 AND STUDIO LAMBERT STATEMENT CONTINUED

    It added: "Mary will be sorely missed by the entire Gogglebox family, cast and crew.

    "Our love and thoughts are with Mary's family, friends, and Marina. The family have asked for privacy at this sad time."

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    WHEN DID MARY AND GOGGLEBOX PARTNER MEET

    Mary and Marina met at their retirement village more than ten years ago and became best friends.

    The statement said they became "instant fan favourites" because of their "brilliantly witty and often cheeky moments".

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    CHANNEL 4 AND STUDIO LAMBERT STATEMENT

    Mary passed away in hospital at the weekend with her family by her side, Channel 4 and Studio Lambert confirmed today.

    A statement said: "We are extremely saddened to share that Gogglebox star Mary Cook passed away in hospital this weekend at the age of 92 with her family by her side.

    "Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend to many, Mary, who worked in the hospitality trade, had been married and widowed twice."

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    MARY COOK PICTURED ON THE LEFT

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    MARY COOK DEAD AGED 92

    GOGGLEBOX star Mary Cook has tragically died aged 92 surrounded by her family.

    The fan favourite regularly appeared on the Channel 4 show alongside best pal Marina Wingrove.

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