Channel 4 confirmed the news yesterday.
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 & Leon were the #Gogglebox originals & a huge part of the show’s success. I adored them both. Big kiss June darling ❤️ pic.twitter.com/3yi3qdohiQ
— Tania Alexander (@Tanialalexander) May 8, 2020
Source: Twitter (@channel4)
Gogglebox viewers were left in tears after Friday's episode.
The show was dedicated to June Bernicoff.
Tonight's #Gogglebox
In loving memory
June Bernicoff
1937-2020
❤️ pic.twitter.com/Vpy9a27K1z— C4 Gogglebox (@C4Gogglebox) May 8, 2020
Source: twitter (@c4gogglebox)
The 82-year-old retired teacher and her late husband Leon were fan favourites on the show.
June's family confirmed the news that June passed away during the week after a short illness.
At the end of Friday's episode, Channel 4 paid tribute to June.
Former Gogglebox co-star Scarlett Moffat was among the celebrities who paid tribute to June.
Source: Instagram (@scarlettmoffat)