Gogglebox star June Bernicoff dies at the age of 82

GOGGLEBOX star June Bernicoff has died at the age of 82 Channel 4 has confirmed.

Executive Producer Tania Alexander confirmed the retired teacher passed away on Tuesday following a short illness, in a statement posted to Twitter on Friday.

June was a familiar face on Gogglebox from 2013 to 2017, leaving after her husband Leon died in December 2017.

The tweet read: ‘Absolutely heartbroken to tell you that our beloved June Bernicoff passed away on Tuesday following a short illness – it was not related to Covid-19.

‘June and Leon were the #Gogglebox originals and a huge part of the show’s success. I adored them both. Big kiss June darling.’