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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
Entertainment
Ellen Kirwin

Gogglebox star Mary Cook dies aged 92 in hospital

Gogglebox star Mary Cook has died in hospital aged 92.

Channel 4 and Studio Lambert, which makes the programme, confirmed the news on behalf of Mary's family.

The statement said: "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.

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

Mary joined the Gogglebox in 2016 alongside friend Marina Wingrove.

Before being invited to join Gogglebox, Cook and Wingrove, both from Bristol, became friends at a retirement village more than 10 years ago.

The statement added: "[The pair] became instant fan favourites due to their brilliantly witty and often cheeky moments.

"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."

The pair were temporarily absent from the programme because of the pandemic; however, they returned in May's series finale of the programme.

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