Gogglebox’s Marina pays emotional tribute to her ‘dearest friend’ Mary Cook

Gogglebox star Marina Wingrove pulled on the heartstrings of fans far and wide this week with an emotional tribute to her friend Mary Cook.

Mary, who sadly passed away last month at the age of ninety-two, became a staple part of the reality series with Marina, whom she befriended in a retirement home ten years prior. 

A statement issued by Channel 4 and Studio Lambert on behalf of Mary’s family confirmed the news, saying in a statement: “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.”

And now, ahead of the return of the new season tonight, Marina has issued her own message via Gogglebox’s Twitter account.

Writing alongside a clip of the pair attempting to take a selfie together on a flip phone, her statement read: “A tribute from Marina to Mary. ‘My dearest friend Mary, treasured memories will last forever.

“Our laughs and giggles and our ups and downs will forever be in my heart. Deepest sympathies to Mary’s family. Love Marina.”

Fans of the show were quick to flood the post with messages of love and support, with one person writing: “Aww Marina what a beautiful and touching tribute to our dear Mary. Hope you can find the courage to come back into our lounge Marina.”

Another commented: “I absolutely adored these two together. Constantly showing that you can have fun at any age. Such lovely ladies. May Mary rest peacefully.”

Gogglebox is back on tonight on Channel 4 at 9pm.