Gogglebox star Mary Cook has sadly died at the age of 92.
The devastating news was confirmed in a statement issued on behalf of Mary’s family by Channel 4 and Studio Lambert.
It reads: “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.
“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.”
Mary and best friend Marina Wingrove soon became a firm fan favourite on the hit Friday night TV show thanks to their hilariously cheeky and quick-witted comments.
The pair joined the Channel 4 show back in 2016 after Marina was approached by a researcher outside an Asda supermarket who then asked if she had a friend to join her.
According to the BBC Marina said: "I went across to catch the bus down to Asda and this young girl comes up to me and says 'do you ever watch Gogglebox?' I said, 'well I have done' and she said 'do you want to be on it?' I thought, 'I’m game for a laugh, like'.
“Then she said 'have you got a friend?' And like that, Mary came round the corner on her scooter.”
Sign up to Glasgow Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox
.jpg?w=600)
