08-07-2025
Last words of beloved Gogglebox star as she dies aged 96
Former Googlebox star Isabelle Silbery has shared the sad news that her grandmother, Emmie, has passed away at the age of 96. The beloved TV personality appeared on the popular show with her family, becoming the oldest woman on TV and winning hearts all over the country.
Isabelle delivered the news via Instagram, reflecting on her grandmother's achievements. She also shared a snap of Emmie, alongside a heartfelt caption.
"Our Emmie, waited for me to come home for one last snuggle," she wrote. "Her last words ', I'm ready to hang up now' 💔❤️.
"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"
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Emmie had only recently celebrated her 96th birthday, with the occasion marked on Instagram by way of a photo of her drinking champagne from the bottle alongside her daughter and granddaughter.
"Happy 96th Birthday to our Queen 👑🍾❤️," the post was captioned.
Emmie, her daughter Kerry and granddaughter Isabelle first appeared on Gogglebox in 2015 and quickly became fan favourites.
In 2022, the family announced that Emmie would no longer be part of the cast due to receiving a dementia diagnosis.
Kerry and Isabelle were then let go from the series in 2024 after it was dropped by Foxtel, with Isabelle calling the move a "shock."
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A post shared by Kerry & Izzy (@thesilberys)
After posting the news of Emmie's passing, fans and friends of the TV star shared their condolences in the comments section.
Fellow Gogglebox stars Lee and Keith wrote, "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 ❤️❤️."
"Beautiful Emmie," wrote Angie Kent. "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 ❤️✨🙏🏼"
Matty Fahd also sent his love, writing, "It was an honour to have met her. She was a truly special woman. May she rest in peace. ❤️"
Former host of The Project, Lisa Wilkinson also shared her sadness at Emmie's death writing, "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
Added MAFS star Jules Robinson, "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 xxxx"
