Beloved former Gogglebox star June Bernicoff has thanked fans for their tributes on the first anniversary of husband Leon’s death.
Her partner of more than six decades years passed away on December 23 last year at the age of 83.
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“Thank you to all you lovely people who sent messages today, remembering Leon. It is so comforting to know how much he was loved. Thank you!” the 81-year-old wrote on Twitter after reading viewers’ kind comments.
Thank you to all you lovely people who sent messages today, remembering Leon. It is so comforting to know how much he was loved. Thank you!
— LeonAndJune (@LeonAndJune) 23 December 2018
June posted a second message after reading through more messages…
She wrote: “I’ve been reading more of your lovely Tweets! Thank you and Merry Christmas to you all and thank you so very much for your kindness!”
I’ve been reading more of your lovely Tweets! Thank you and🎄 Merry Christmas 🎄to you all and thank you so very much for your kindness! 😍
— LeonAndJune (@LeonAndJune) 24 December 2018
Leon was a big character and adored star of Gogglebox, and if June was in any doubt how much he meant to fans, their words will have fixed that…
Merry Christmas lovely June, 🌲 🎅 I hope you have a wonderful day, I know Leon will be with you in spirit, Bless him, I’ll raise a glass to you both, you’ll be in my thoughts, you’re a very special lady, sending much love and peace to you always xx😘 💔
— joni (@jonivi) 25 December 2018
Remembering the lovely #LeonBernicroft one year on after his passing,rest easy Leon.Thoughts are with the lovely June and family today #Gogglebox #Wemissyou @LeonAndJune @C4Gogglebox @leegogglebox @TheMalonesGB @EssexfamilyGB pic.twitter.com/kRVJKvFEmy
— Lou lou 🧚🏻♂️ (@Oreokicks) 23 December 2018
A year already rip Leon hugs to June and family #gogglebox
— Jane (@Jane77027922) 23 December 2018
1 year on and still #gogglebox isn’t then same with out Leon. He made me laugh so hard at times watching it
— mr insane™ (@mrinsaneone) 23 December 2018
June he was loved 🥰 Who couldn’t love Leon, what a character ❤️ What a man ❤️ munched lived and much 🙏🏾 said for him Beautiful soul ❤️
— johanna mckenna (@amelaishaamina) 25 December 2018
Merry Christmas June you been an inspiration to so many losing someone dear I know will be remembering my dad 4 year year in a row miss him loads and I know the pain won’t go away but Leon and my dad will share a good joke up there no doubt and drink 🥃 xx 😘🎄
— Graham J Clay (@GrahamClay2) 24 December 2018
God bless Leon hope you are having a happy christmas wherever you are xx June enjoy your Christmas with family xxx
— Denise Baker (@DeniseB30431669) 24 December 2018
June decided she wouldn’t return to Gogglebox after losing Leon; we miss them very much.
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