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News.com.au
2 days ago
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- News.com.au
Beloved Gogglebox Australia star Emmie Silbery dies aged 96 following dementia battle
A beloved star of Gogglebox Australia has sadly passed away aged 96. Emmie Silbery died following a years-long battle with dementia, with her heartbroken granddaughter and fellow Gogglebox star Isabelle Silbery sharing the news on Instagram. 'Our Emmie, waited for me to come home for one last snuggle,' Isabelle began in her emotional post. 'Her last words, 'I'm ready to hang up now'.' 'ï¸�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.' Several of Emmie's Gogglebox castmates also took to Instagram to express their sorrow over her passing. 'Beautiful Emmie. Words can't describe what you meant to so many of us,' wrote Angie Kent, who went on to star on The Bachelorette. 'Thank you for the countless laughs, tears, goosebumps and memories! Rest now. Your girls are so loved and looked after.' 'It was an honour to have met her. She was a truly special woman. May she rest in peace,' Matty Fahd also commented on Isabelle's post. 'Our hearts are so heavy with sadness,' wrote fellow Gogglebox stars Lee and Keith Riley. '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.' Aussie personalities also shared their condolences. '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,' wrote former The Project host Lisa Wilkinson. 'I'm so sorry for your loss. ï¸� Sending you and your family all the love. She was an icon,' wrote Aussie actress Pia Miranda. Emmie first appeared on Gogglebox in 2015 with her daughter Kerry and granddaughter Isabelle and quickly became fan favourites. In February 2023, almost seven years and 14 seasons after the trio became couch critics, the close-knit Silbery clan announced Emmie would not be joining them on the show in 2023 due to her dementia diagnosis. 'We are sad to announce that Emmie won't be joining us on the couch for Gogglebox Australia this season,' they posted on Instagram at the time. 'It's been a very challenging time for our family and we've had to make some difficult decisions. Emmie has been diagnosed with dementia and we wanted to be transparent about this as many families experience it. 'Emmie will be watching and rest assured she's happy and being cared for.' While Emmie has stayed out of the spotlight since, she did have a heartwarming reunion in January 2024 when some of the Gogglebox cast met up with the beloved grandma. The castmates were all hugs and smiles when they saw the TV star for the first time since she stepped away from the program following her devastating diagnosis. A sweet clip of the reunion was shared on social media, showing Emmie being showered with affection from co-stars including Tim Lai – who appears on the show with sister Leanne – and Faye Kontos – who sits on the famed Gogglebox couch with best friend Anastasia Katselas. Lee and Keith were also present at the reunion with the pair sharing a clip on Instagram. 'It was great to see our darling Emmie again,' they wrote alongside footage of Keith hugging Emmie.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
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" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Isabelle Richards (Silbery) (@isabellesilbery) RELATED: Gogglebox star set to return after family's shock departure: 'Excited' Gogglebox star's real age shocks fans Gogglebox Australia star's terrifying holiday accident: 'Bloody scary' 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." View this post on Instagram 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"
Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Beloved Gogglebox star dead at 96 after health battle - as her last heartbreaking words before she died are revealed
Beloved Gogglebox star Emmie Silbery has died, aged 96, after a battle with dementia. Her granddaughter Isabelle Silbery announced the heartbreaking news on Instagram and shared Emmie's last words before she passed away. 'Our Emmie, waited for me to come home for one last snuggle. Her last words 'I'm ready to hang up now,' she wrote. '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.' It comes after Emmie left the popular show in 2022 following her dementia diagnosis. During the 2023 season's premiere, the show paid tribute to Emmie's time on the show. Emmie's iconic red chair was empty while her daughter Kerry and granddaughter Isabelle sat on their lounge. 'We love you Emmie and we hope you continue to enjoy the show,' said a voiceover, paying respect to the beloved cast member who starred on the show for 14 seasons. Many viewers flocked to social media to share their tributes to Emmie, with one Tweeting: 'We'll miss you Emmie #GoggleboxAU.' 'Sad that Emmie is no longer on @GoggleboxAU. I hope she is receiving good care in the retirement village. #GoggleboxAU,' another said. A third person wrote: 'Emmie will be dearly missed #GoggleboxAU.' It comes after Isabelle and her mother spoke to The Project host Sarah Harris on Tuesday night, weeks after announcing Emmie would not be returning to Gogglebox due to her diagnosis. Kerry said the 'hardest part' of Emmie's diagnosis was having to tell her mother, who has been moved to an aged care facility, that she wouldn't be appearing on the show anymore. 'She said why not, and we said you've got dementia and she said I'm perfectly alright, there's nothing wrong with me, I'm not ga-ga,' Kerry explained. 'This is real life. Emmie is no longer able to do the show, and we wanted to be really transparent about that and not have her disappear off the couch,' added Isabelle. The pair insisted that they would be keeping the ornate red chair Emmie sat in on the show, in honour of her. They also explained that they became aware of an issue when wise-cracking Emmie could no longer follow what was being said while they were filming an interview. Isabelle then broke down in tears as she described the 'long goodbye' of losing someone to the neurological disorder. 'Sometimes I really wish that she'd just go, because she's not the same. It's just really hard,' she said. Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a range of progressive neurological disorders that impact memory, thinking and behaviour. There are many types of dementia, of which Alzheimer's disease is the most common. There is no cure for dementia, although medical intervention can slow its progression. Earlier this month, the Silberys made the sad announcement Emmie would no longer be joining them on the Gogglebox couch due her condition. 'We've had to make an array of difficult decisions that are best for Emmie since her recent diagnosis of dementia,' Kerry told 10Play. 'Emmie has now happily settled into an aged-care facility right around the corner from both Isabelle and me.' Isabelle said 'it's been a tough few months, but her grandmother is 'safe and happy'. 'It's been tough watching my grandma deteriorate before our eyes with dementia,' she wrote on Instagram. 'I've been supporting mum, who has all the weight on her shoulders as she makes some big decisions for Emmie's future.' 'The three of us have always maintained being real with each other and you all, even through family struggles and this is one of them.' She went on to say she hopes 'this opens up the conversation about dementia'. 'What's best for her now is that she is safe and happy in permanent care just up the road, where we visit her every day,' she added. 'She's stepping back from Gogglebox as it just wouldn't be fair to her, and instead she will be enjoying her evening wine whilst watching us on the coach.' She concluded: 'Rest assured, Emmie is still cracking jokes, still up for a cuddle and in blissful ignorance of her circumstance.' The Silbery family has appeared on the four-time Logie Award-winning series since 2016, and during that time have shared many personal stories.
