Andy, one of the original Gogglebox cast members, died with his family by his side. <\/p>
Gogglebox star Andy Michael has died aged 61 following a short illness, the Channel 4 show has confirmed.<\/p>\n
In a statement shared on Twitter, Gogglebox said Andy died last weekend with his family by his side.<\/p>\n
\u201cRetired hotelier Andy, who brought much wit and insight to Gogglebox, was one of the show\u2019s original cast members, appearing in the very first episode in 2013,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n
\u201cBeloved father to Katy, Alex, Pascal and Louis, and cherished husband of Carolyne, Andy was a much loved and respected member of the Gogglebox family and he will be sadly missed.\u201d<\/p>\n
We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Gogglebox star Andy Michael at the age of 61 following a short illness.
Our thoughts are with his family at this time. Andy will be truly missed by the entire Gogglebox family, cast and crew. pic.twitter.com\/9swH4JA0RN<\/a><\/p>\u2014 C4 Gogglebox (@C4Gogglebox) August 27, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote>\u201cOur love and thoughts are with Carolyne and the entire family. The family have asked for privacy at this very sad time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Andy and his family have been regulars on Gogglebox for many years, appearing on the hit show from their home in Brighton.<\/p>\n
Andy, his wife Carolyne and their children Louis, Alex, Katie and Pascal joined the Gogglebox cast in series one and have appeared in 16 series of the Channel 4 show since it first aired in 2013.<\/p>\n
When Andy stood as the UKIP candidate for Hastings and Rye in the general election in 2015, they were temporarily dropped from the programme.<\/p>\n
After failing to win the Hastings and Rye seat, the family rejoined the cast in 2015 and have been Gogglebox staples ever since.<\/p>\n
Speaking to HITC<\/a> in 2015 about his favourite Gogglebox moment, the former hotelier said that it was a scene in which he watched One Born Every Minute with him family.<\/p>\n
\u201cI said, \u201cI remember, Katie\u2026when I put you on my shoulder when you were just born and you didn\u2019t move at all, whereas when I put Louis on my shoulder he kept bouncing off.\u2019 Then Louis, as quick as a flash, said: \u2018I\u2019ve been trying to get away from you since day one.’\u201d<\/p>\n
Fans began paying tribute to the Gogglebox star, with one viewer<\/a> writing: \u201cHow said \u2013 He was always very witty,\u201d while another wrote<\/a>: \u201cCondolences to the family of Andy Michael. Your family is one of my favourites in Gogglebox. RIP to a very witty and amazing man.\u201d<\/p>\n