The sad news was announced on Channel 4’s Twitter account, stating that the 83-year-old died in hospital after a short period of illness.
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His wife June, who along with Leon was one of the original ‘Gogglebox’ stars, took to Twitter on Saturday to thank fans for their messages.
She wrote: “Thank you folks for all your wonderful messages. Leon would have loved reading them & hearing how much he was loved. Goodnight & God Bless!”
Other ‘Gogglebox’ stars also shared messages on Twitter.
Other stars from the world of music, TV and sport also paid tribute...
Channel 4 has announced it will be airing a tribute to Leon ahead of its Christmas special featuring some of the show’s best bits from 2017.
The two-hour show – which features Leon as well as some of the highlights from other cast members over the past year, is on at 9pm tonight (Christmas Eve).
Life According To The Stars Of 'Gogglebox'
Gogglebox(01 of16)
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"It infuriates me. I don't even understand politics but I understand that's a shit idea." Scarlett Moffatt shares her views on Labour's election plans. (credit:Channel 4)
Gogglebox(02 of16)
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“How many people do you think have re-enacted this on the cross-channel ferry from Dover to Calais?”Stephen Webb has a question about 'Titanic' (credit:Channel 4)
Gogglebox(03 of16)
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"I've got a friend from Uranium."Linda Gilbey on Ukraine (credit:Channel 4)
Gogglebox(04 of16)
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“She looks like a cross between Madonna, Cher and Bo Selecta.”Stephen's take on Courtney Love's appearance on 'Alan Carr's Chatty Man' (credit:Channel 4)
Gogglebox(05 of16)
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"He upset Cheryl. So I didn’t like him after that.”Leon's also not a fan of Ashely Cole (credit:Channel 4)
Gogglebox(06 of16)
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"If you've got bulbous things hanging off the side of your cock, you don't want to tell the world about it. You wouldn't want to even tell your mother. You certainly don't discuss it on national TV, getting your nob out!"You won't see Dom on 'Embarrassing Bodies' any time soon (credit:Channel 4)
Gogglebox(07 of16)
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"He lives in America. They can send ships to Mars and they can change the weather but they can't help a man like that. It's ridiculous."Carolyne's thoughts on the man with the 10 stone testicle (credit:Channel 4)
Gogglebox(08 of16)
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“My third and my fourth I said, 'No way, I ain't pushing nothing.’”Sandra on childbirth (credit:Channel 4)
Gogglebox(09 of16)
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“We may only live until we’re 67. But we have fun, and alcohol, and we don’t give a shit.”Scarlett is a proud Northerner (credit:Channel 4)
Gogglebox(10 of16)
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"Sex is like air really. It’s only important when you’re not getting any.”Oh, Dom... (credit:Channel 4)
Gogglebox(11 of16)
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"They haven't got an original idea between them."Leon's not a fan of Ant And Dec (credit:Channel 4)
Gogglebox(12 of16)
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“This is the only interesting thing I’ve ever heard about him. This is Gary’s idea of being a rebel.”Scarlett Moffatt on Gary Barlow's tax issues (credit:Channel 4)
Gogglebox(13 of16)
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"Must remember that when I next go to the Co-op."Steph on *that* 'Full Monty' queue scene (credit:Channel 4)
Gogglebox(14 of16)
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"It's like, when the camera is on you, 'look as if a family member has died.'"Baasit thinks the 'Mastermind' contestants need to cheer up (credit:Channel 4)
Gogglebox(15 of16)
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"So Comic Relief is for Africa, and Sports Relief is for the sports people?”Sandra's got this charity lark figured out (credit:Channel 4)
Gogglebox(16 of16)
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"Who gets up in the middle of the night and make pots? Most people get up and watch Family Guy.”Reverend Kate on Ghost (credit:Channel 4)