Gogglebox star George Gilbey has died aged 40.
The TV personality, who also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother, tragically passed away after a fall at work on Wednesday.
Essex Police say they've arrested a man in his 40s on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with his death.
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A spokesperson said: "As part of our ongoing investigation into the death of a man in Campfield Road, Shoebury on Wednesday 27 March, we have arrested a man in their 40s from the Witham area on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
"This is a joint investigation with the Health and Safety Executive and our enquiries are ongoing," the forced concluded on Thursday.
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A statement yesterday read, "We received a report of an incident at Campfield Road in Shoebury at around 10am this morning (March 27), during which a man who was working at height had fallen and sustained an injury.
"The ambulance service including air ambulance were in attendance.
"Sadly, the man died at the scene. We will continue liaising with partners including the Health and Safety Executive. A cordon remains in place at the scene."
According to the Mirror, the cordon remains in place at EGL Homecare, where it is believed the tragic incident unfolded.
Images obtained by the outlet show a blue cherry picker leading up to the roof of the warehouse with scaffolding poles.
George's mum Linda, who appeared on the TV sofa too until the family were taken off in 2014, is thought to be "in bits".
"First, she lost Pete, now her son as well," a family friend told The Sun. "She is incredibly emotional. George was like her little treasure."
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