Leon Bernicoff Dead: Wife June Leads Tributes As 'Gogglebox' Stars Past And Present Remember 'Show's Grandad'

Thankyou Folks for all your wonderful messages. Leon would have loved reading them & hearing how much he was loved. Goodnight & God Bless!

— LeonAndJune (@LeonAndJune) December 23, 2017

Words can’t explain what you meant to so many people. From your words of encouragement to me to the little DMs. Leon you were loved by so many. Sending my love to you and all of your family .@LeonAndJune ❤️❤️

— Scarlett Moffatt (@ScarlettMoffatt) December 23, 2017

Its been an honour to work alongside Leon these last five years. He was a grandad to the whole nation, truly loved by all.
From watching him I learnt to speak my mind, the art of great banter, and that crackers really are the greatest snack food
Thank you for everything Leon ❤️

— Louis Michael (@Louisxmichael) December 23, 2017

Sending all our love to June and family at this sad time on the passing of our tv legend Leon R.I.P 💔💔💔#gogglebox @Channel4

— Lee And Jenny (@leegogglebox) December 23, 2017

@LeonAndJune so sorry to hear of the passing of Leon,our sincere condolences, he will be missed Dave and Shirley x

— Dave And Shirley (@DaveAndShirley) December 23, 2017

As being part of the gogglebox family my heart breaks for June and her family at the passing of Leon, but as a fan of gogglebox my heart breaks with the nation as we have lost a ledgend. Rest in peace Leon. Xxx

— Gogglebox Soph (@PeteandSophie) December 23, 2017

So terribly sorry to hear the dreadful news about Leon!! Our hearts are with June and his family - what a dreadful loss to us all - he was always so cheeky and adored - the show will never be the same without him #leonliveson Huge #Chinchin in his honour

— Steph and Dom (@stephanddom) December 23, 2017

So so sad #RIPLeon deepest condolences to June and family

— sid siddiqui (@goggleboxsid) December 23, 2017

Sending all of our love to June and the family at this sad time. You’ll be dearly missed, Leon.

— Gogglebox Tappers (@tapperofficial) December 23, 2017

JUST BEEN TOLD THAT MY LEON FROM GOGGLEBOX HAS PASSED AWAY. YES AM.IN TEARS AS WE SPEAK.

— OFFICIALLY QUEEN BEE (@sandragogglebox) December 23, 2017

WOULD LIKE TO SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO ALL LEON AND JUNE FAMILY SO SAD TO HEAR ABOUT HIS PASSING ALL MY LOVE AND BLESSINGS 😢😢😢😢❤❤ pic.twitter.com/ayQU5vyYll

— Sandi Bogle (@theSandiBogle) December 23, 2017

Deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Leon today. A great man adored by many. My thoughts and prayers go out to June and the Bernicoff family at this incredibly difficult time 🙏🏻

— GOGGLEBOX TOM JR (@TomMaloneJr) December 23, 2017

So sad to hear the news, prayers and love for June and the family @LeonAndJune #Leon #Gogglebox

— Kate Bottley (@revkatebottley) December 23, 2017

RIP Leon Gogglebox as you were LG x

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) December 23, 2017

The critics critic. I once seen him slating Ant & Dec and they’re impossible to dislike! RIP the mighty Leon. #Gogglebox #Leon pic.twitter.com/uX6f7drbdW

— Paddy McGuinness (@PaddyMcGuinness) December 23, 2017

Sad news that Leon Bernicoff has passed away. Loved his humour and wit on Gogglebox, sincere condolences to his family and friends.

— Stan Collymore (@StanCollymore) December 23, 2017