Beloved Gogglebox Australia star Emmie Silbery dies aged 96 after dementia diagnosis
Long-running Gogglebox Australia star Emmie Silbery has died aged 96, her granddaughter confirmed.
The popular TV personality was on the show from 2016 until 2023 when she was forced to step away due to being diagnosed with dementia.
Isabelle Silbery took to Instagram on Tuesday to share the heartbreaking news with their fans alongside a caption containing a beautiful tribute.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“Our Emmie waited for me to come home for one last snuggle,” she said, alongside a stunning portrait of Emmie.
Her last words “I’m ready to hang up now”.
“She was 96, an orphan, a nurse, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, the oldest woman on TV, a great grandmother, an author and so much more.
“Thank you for loving her as much as we did and will forever. Have a big rest now — you deserve it.”
Friends and fans soon flooded the comments section with messages of love and support.
Gogglebox co-stars Keith and Lee said: “Our hearts are so heavy with sadness.”
“Emmie was our adopted grandmother to Keith and I as we lost our grandparents years ago.
“You told us so many stories about your life, and now they are memories for us to keep.
“Rest in peace, sweetheart, you’ll never be far from our hearts.”
Gogglebox’s Matty Fahd said: “It was an honour to have met her. She was a truly special woman. May she rest in peace.”
Another Gogglebox star, Angie Kent said she was lost for words when it came to describing what Emmie meant to her.
“Beautiful Emmie. Words can’t describe what you meant to so many of us. Thank you for the countless laughs, tears, goosebumps and memories! Rest now. Your girls are so loved and looked after.”
Lisa Wilkinson said: “I’m so sad to hear the news Isabelle. What a beautiful, talented, giving soul she was, and so loved by us all. I hope she knew that. Glad you got that last snuggle. Sending love to you and your wonderful mum.”
Perth influencer Alisha Aitken-Radburn said: “Oh I am just so so sorry to hear. Sending so much love to you and your family.”
Emmie was on the TV-watching show with her daughter Kerry and Isabelle.
She stepped back in 2023 after she was diagnosed with dementia at 94-years-old.
