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Zara Woodcock

Former Gogglebox star turns 88 in style with favourites from the show leading tributes

Former Gogglebox icon Marina Wingrove celebrated her 88th birthday in style - with current stars of the show paying tribute.

In a snap posted to a fan page dedicated to the Channel 4 show, Marina was seen supping fizz from a pink flute with a grin on her face.

"Happy 88th Birthday Marina! Hope you have a great day!" the caption read.

Gogglebox stars past and present took to the comment section to wish her a very happy birthday.

"Happy birthday lovely hope you had a great day love dave and shirley xxx," welshman David Griffiths wrote.

While hairdresser Stephen Webb added: " Beautiful Marina happy birthday."

Happy Birthday, Marina! (Instagram/goggleboxshow)
She first joined the show in 2016 ((Channel 4 images must not be altered or manipulated in any way) This picture may be used solely for Channel 4 programme publici)

His partner Daniel Lustig-Webb wrote: "Happy birthday marina."

Mica Ven, who recently announced she was quitting the series alongside her partner Marcus, also joined in the love by posting a love heart emoji.

Fan favourite Marina left the series last year after her best friend Mary Cook passed away at the age of 92 years old, with Gogglebox releasing a statement at the time.

The statement read: "We are extremely saddened to share that Gogglebox star Mary Cook passed away in hospital this weekend at the age of 92 with her family by her side.

"Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend to many, Mary, who worked in the hospitality trade, had been married and widowed twice."

She appeared on the show with Mary, who passed away last year (Channel 4)

The pair "became instant fan favourites due to their brilliantly witty and often cheeky moments", the statement added.

"Mary will be sorely missed by the entire Gogglebox family, cast and crew.

"Our love and thoughts are with Mary's family, friends, and Marina. The family have asked for privacy at this sad time."

Marina and Mary joined the show in 2016 and quickly became a huge hit thanks to their cheeky comments.

They lived next door to each other in sheltered flats in Bedminster, Bristol, for over a decade.

Mica and Marcus announced they were leaving the show this month after signing up in 2018 (Channel 4)

According to the St Monica Trust retirement home, where the duo lived, they were discovered by a researcher for Gogglebox during a trip to Asda.

Following her death, Marina penned a tribute on Twitter, writing: "My dearest friend Mary, treasured memories will last forever.

"Our laughs and giggles and our ups and downs will forever be in my heart. Deepest sympathies to Mary’s family. Love Marina."

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