Legendary Gogglebox star dies as final words shared
She said: "Our Emmie waited for me to come home for one last snuggle. Her last words: 'I'm ready to hang up now.'" She added: "She was 96, an orphan, a nurse, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, the oldest woman on TV, a great-grandmother, an author and so much more. Thank you for loving her as much as we did and will forever. Have a big rest now - you deserve it. Xxxxx."
Co-stars have rushed to offer their condolences, with Lee and Keith's, Lee saying: "Our hearts are so heavy with sadness. Emmie was our adopted grandmother to Keith and I as we lost our grandparents years ago.
"You told us so many stories about your life and now they are memories for us to keep. Rest in peace, sweetheart, you'll never be far from our hearts. Love ya Emm."
Angie Kent typed: "Beautiful Emmie. Words can't describe what you meant to so many of us. Thank you for the countless laughs, tears, goosebumps and memories! Rest now. Your girls are so loved and looked after."
Meanwhile, Weekend Sunrise star Lisa Wilkinson said: "I'm so sad to hear the news Isabelle. What a beautiful, talented, giving soul she was, and so loved by us all. I hope she knew that. Glad you got that last snuggle. Sending love to you and your wonderful mum."
Make-up artists Kellsie Bain commented: "Sorry to hear. Thinking of you and your mum, especially. It was a pleasure getting to do emmies make up, I'm having a giggle over her taking the hotel biscuits and teabags home."
Married At First Sight's Jules Robinson also offered her condolences, saying: "I'm so sorry for your loss. I loved when I met her, she was so fabulous and welcomed This crazy woman all excited to meet her! I LOVED your book together and her stories of growing up.. She will be so missed. What an amazing life."
Emmie joined the programme in season three, alongside her daughter Kerry and Isabelle, filmed from their home in Melbourne. But Emmie stepped down from the show in 2023 at the start of season 17 after being diagnosed with dementia. She later moved into a care home.
Kerry and her daughter Isabelle were eventually joined by Isabelle's daughter, Ruby, for their final appearance in 2024 before the family left the show.
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