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Scarlett Moffatt has been leading the tributes following the death of beloved Gogglebox star Leon

“From your words of encouragement to me to the little DMs.”

So deeply saddened at the passing of our dear, dear Leon. He was and always will be the grandfather of #gogglebox - an absolute star who always made me laugh with his sharp wit and unshakable opinions. Much love and strength to June and the Bernicoff family. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/hFJdkNDBd1
— Tania Alexander (@Tanialalexander) December 23, 2017

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THE SAD NEWS came through last night that the 83-year-old star of Channel 4′s Gogglebox Leon Bernicoff had passed away.

Along with his wife June, he had been a staple of the show and one of its most popular personalities – being the first members of the public cast for the show back in 2013.

Former Goggleboxer Scarlett Moffatt tweeted out how sad it was to hear the news

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Other members of the show also shared their emotions at such a tragic time

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So terribly sorry to hear the dreadful news about Leon!! Our hearts are with June and his family - what a dreadful loss to us all - he was always so cheeky and adored - the show will never be the same without him #leonliveson Huge #Chinchin in his honour
— Steph and Dom (@stephanddom) December 23, 2017

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Such sad news hearing about Leons passing everyones Gogglebox hero!sending love to June and the rest of there family at this sad time. RIP Leon
— Gogglebox Pete (@Petesandiford) December 23, 2017

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Anyone who has watched the show was touched by the news, and he had many a famous fan

RIP Leon Gogglebox as you were LG x
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) December 23, 2017

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Oh Leon, you absolute gent. I shall miss you.
All love to June X
— Sue Perkins 💙 (@sueperkins) December 23, 2017

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The critics critic. I once seen him slating Ant & Dec and they’re impossible to dislike! RIP the mighty Leon. #Gogglebox #Leon pic.twitter.com/uX6f7drbdW
— Paddy McGuinness ❤️ (@PaddyMcGuinness) December 23, 2017

Paddy McGuinness / Twitter

Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Leon, the Evertonian who entertained the nation on @C4Gogglebox. Our thoughts are especially with his wife June at this terribly sad time. 💙 pic.twitter.com/eydpyZ4a1i
— Everton (@Everton) December 23, 2017

Everton / Twitter

Oh nooo so sad to hear Leon from @C4Gogglebox has died.💔
Loved him. RIP xx pic.twitter.com/w404mMjwZK
— Shayne Ward (@shayneTward) December 23, 2017

Shayne Ward / Twitter

Viewers reminisced about their favourite moments and remembered why they loved him so much

You just know that #Leon was the teacher that every kid loved in school. Rest easy, fella. pic.twitter.com/Zn5jkOHyzj
— Daryn Egan-Simon (@darynsimon) December 23, 2017

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I hope June and the family get some comfort from seeing just how much #Leon was loved by everyone. RIP Leon. #Gogglebox @LeonAndJune
— ⭐️ Sian Williams ⭐️ (@SianW86) December 23, 2017

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This clip really sums up what Leon and June brought to the show, and why he’ll be sorely missed

What I loved about #Leon was his outspoken manner, his contempt for the Tories, his annoyance at silly things, but most of all his love for June ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/DfQaaTJrzT
— Lauren (@LaurenG2911) December 23, 2017

If you can’t see the video, click here.

RIP Leon.

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