Gogglebox star June Bernicoff has died at the age of 82, Channel 4 has confirmed.
The much-loved TV personality was "at home with her family by her side" and died after a short illness, the broadcaster said.
A statement from Channel 4 and production company Studio Lambert said: "We are deeply saddened to announce that Gogglebox's much-loved June Bernicoff passed away at the age of 82 on May 5 at home with her family by her side after a short illness.
Absolutely heartbroken to tell you that our beloved June Bernicoff passed away on Tuesday following a short illness - it was not related to Covid-19. June & Leon were the #Gogglebox originals & a huge part of the show's success. I adored them both. Big kiss June darling ❤️ pic.twitter.com/3yi3qdohiQ
— Tania Alexander (@Tanialalexander) May 8, 2020
"As the first couple to be cast for Gogglebox back in 2013, June and her husband Leon were a huge part of the programme's success.
"Their warmth, wit and contrasting personalities endeared them to the nation during the course of the first 10 series."
The broadcaster said her death was not related to Covid-19.
After Leon passed away in December 2017, June penned her first book, Leon And June: Our Story, about their 60-year love affair.
