'Heartbroken' Gogglebox Stars Pay Tribute To June Bernicoff Following Her Death, Aged 82

The former teacher was one of the original stars of the Channel 4 show along with her late husband Leon.

The stars of Gogglebox have paid tribute to June Bernicoff following her death at the age of 82.

Gogglebox’s executive producer Tania Alexander confirmed that June died earlier this week following what she described as a short illness.

June Bernicoff (1937-2020)
June Bernicoff (1937-2020)
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This week’s episode was dedicated to the former teacher, who left the show in 2017 following her husband Leon’s death.

At the end of last night’s episode, the show paid tribute to June with a title card that simply read: “In loving memory, June Bernicoff, 1937-2020.”

Tonight's #Gogglebox
In loving memory
June Bernicoff
1937-2020
❤️ pic.twitter.com/Vpy9a27K1z

— C4 Gogglebox (@C4Gogglebox) May 8, 2020

Many of the show’s stars - past and present - have also paid tribute.

Scarlett Moffatt - who originally found fame on the show before winning I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! - shared a snap of June and her husband Leon to Instagram Stories, writing: “You will be missed by all. Reunited with your true love. Sending love to your family and all that knew you and loved you.”

Other stars of the popular series also paid tribute June on Twitter...

Such sad news that June has passed away so so sad such a lovely lady 💔💔re-united with Leon 🌹🌹sending our Condolences to family and friends RIP much love Jenny and Lee ♥️xx #RIPJune #Gogglebox pic.twitter.com/tvOHpATC0d

— Lee And Jenny (@leegogglebox) May 8, 2020

Rest in peace our June , reunited with Leon! Forever in our hearts ♥️

— GOGGLEBOX STEPHEN (@Stephenwebb71) May 8, 2020

So it’s gogglebox Friday and today we will remember the lovely June @LeonAndJune she was always so kind to us and we always loved to hear from her . Big love #Gogglebox #GoggleboxFriday #junebernicoff

— #gogglebox daniel lustig-webb (@lustig75) May 8, 2020

Heartfelt condolences to June's family and friends.Reunited with her beloved Leon xxRIP XX You will be sadly missed xx https://t.co/NSnG4y7Gwh

— Gogglebox Malones (@TheMalonesGB) May 8, 2020

So heartbreaking to ear of the sad passing of june, a truly lovely lady ,when she meets up with leon she will Hoover the crackers of his jumper stay happy forever now the two of you #Gogglebox ❤❤❤

— Dave And Shirley (@DaveAndShirley) May 8, 2020

I will never forget the many conversations between June & I. The grandmother I never had. Always asking after my son's & wanting a catch up of their lives. The first to welcome us into the #gogglebox family.
May you and Leon be dancing in eternal happiness again
Heartbroken

— GeorgiaGoggleboxWobblebottom (@McCormicksGogg1) May 8, 2020

Rest in peace June. It was an honour to be on Gogglebox with June and Leon for all those years.

June always took the time to message kind words to me and the boys which shows how lovely a person she was. All my love, thoughts and prayers to the entire family.❤️ pic.twitter.com/WGCO1Ar7o7

— Baasit Siddiqui #gogglebox (@baasitsiddiqui) May 8, 2020

We’re so devastated to hear the news that such a wonderful woman June has sadly passed away😪❤️ Our love and thoughts go out to her family at this awful time for them❤️ being reunited with your beloved Leon😇 #gogglebox #junebernicoff

— GoggleboxAbbie&Georgia (@absandge) May 8, 2020

So sad the beautiful June Bernicoff has sadly passed away She starred with her husband Leon in Gogglebox Sending my Condolences to her family and friends May she REST IN PEACE ❤❤❤🙏🏾🙏🏾🌹🌹😔😥 pic.twitter.com/CWXOeNvlYN

— OFFICIALSANDIBOGLE (@theSandiBogle) May 8, 2020

June was one of the original stars of the Channel 4 show, appearing in a total of 10 series, alongside her late husband, Leon.

June ultimately decided not to return to Gogglebox following Leon’s death in December 2017, but noted it had been a “great adventure” to be a part of the show.

Leon and June Bernicoff
Leon and June Bernicoff
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She later admitted she wasn’t watching as much television, as that had been something they enjoyed doing together.

After stepping down from the show, June published a book about her 60-year relationship titled Leon And June: Life Love And Laughter.

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