Gogglebox stars, the Siddiqui family, announce the death of their pet cat Rufus, adding to the list of tragic deaths that have occurred on the show over the years. The deaths include George Gibley, who died in a work accident in 2024, and his step-father Pete McGarry, who died of bowel cancer in 2021. Other cast members who have passed away include Pat Webb, Mary Cook, Andy Michael, June and Leon Bernicoff, and Caroline Aherne.