Leon Bernicoff’s beloved Everton FC pay tribute to him in the wake of his death
Leon Bernicoff was a lifelong fan of Everton FC Everton FC have joined the ranks of those paying tri..
Everton FC have joined the ranks of those paying tribute to Gogglebox’s Leon Bernicoff following his death at the age of 83.
Leon – who together with wife June was one of the first people cast for the Channel 4 show back in 2013 – was a lifelong fan of the club, with his obsession often featuring on the show.
And the club have now paid their respects to Leon after he passed away on Saturday following a short illness.
‘Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Leon, the Evertonian who entertained the nation on @c4gogglebox,’ they said.
‘Our thoughts are especially with his wife June at this terribly sad time.’
News of Leon’s passing was confirmed by Channel 4 and production company Studio Lambert, who confirmed that he had died in hospital on Saturday.
‘It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sad news that after a short illness Gogglebox’s Leon Bernicoff passed away in hospital earlier today,’ they said in a statement.
‘Leon and his wife June were the first members of the public to be cast for Gogglebox back in early 2013, and they soon grew to become much-loved voices during the course of the show’s 10 series to date.
‘Leon’s unique personality and sharp wit endeared him to fans of the show, as he contributed fully to Gogglebox’s reputation as a programme full of warm humour and unvarnished opinion.
‘To those of us that knew him personally, Leon was a man of unwavering principles who exerted a distinct paternal presence both on and off screen. He will be dearly missed by the entire Gogglebox family; cast and crew.’
Gogglebox co-stars past and present including Scarlett Moffatt and Sandi Bogle have since flocked to pay tribute to Leon – who was with June for over 60 years – in the wake of his death.
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