Gogglebox star Pat Webb dies aged 75 after a 'long illness' as show veteran Stephen pays tribute to his beloved mother
Much-loved Gogglebox star Pat Webb has died aged 75 after a 'long illness'.
Pat, who appeared in series 10 to 12 with her son Stephen, who also regularly appears on the show, died this weekend at the age of 75.
Stephen took to Instagram on Monday and shared a sweet photo of himself with his mother.
He wrote: 'Mama Pat, you were one in a million, took everyone for granted, would share your last fiver with a stranger, the salt of the earth and the absolute center of our world! Rest in peace mommy.'
The news was also announced on Gogglebox's social media page.
Gogglebox star Patt Webb died aged 75 after a 'long illness' at the weekend – her son Stephen, who also appears on the show, paid tribute to her on Instagram on Monday
Stephen shared this sweet message alongside the photo as fans of the show offered their condolences
The official Gogglebox account shared this message on Twitter shortly afterwards
A statement read: 'We are deeply saddened to announce that Gogglebox star Mummy Pat Webb passed away this weekend at the age of 75 after a long illness.
'Pat was a much-loved cast member on the show from series 10 -12, along with her son Stephen.
“Mum Pat will be remembered and missed by her children Stephen, Denise, Sharon, Beverley and the extended family.
“Our thoughts are with the family who have requested privacy at this sad time.”
Pat's fans took to the comments on the post to share their condolences after the sad news was announced on social media.
They said: 'Ah, I loved your mum on Gogglebox, you two were great together. I am very sorry to hear this sad news.”
“Omg, I'm so sorry. She was such a character on Gogglebox.”
'Oh Stefan, I'm so sorry! Your mum was so funny when you were both on Gogglebox. Sending so much love to you, Daniel and your family.”
The sad news comes after Stephen announced he was leaving the show last year.
Fans enjoyed watching Stephen's beautiful relationship with his mother on the show
Stephen confirmed he would not be returning to Gogglebox after leaving the show to join Dancing On Ice.
He said at the time: 'It's been ten years and it's time to move on and see what else is out there.
'We filmed our final scenes in the last series and they have already been shown. There are a few possibilities in the pipeline, but I'm not going to say too much about them yet.
'If I were approached I would love to do Celeb Bear Grylls, I think I could handle that very well.'
“But the worst part of the experience would be eating things; something like rats would be my nightmare.'
However, in a shocking turn of events, Stephen was forced to withdraw after breaking his left ankle during training.