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Gemma Jones

Gogglebox's Tom Malone Jr 'devastated' as family member dies

Tom Malone Jr has shared the sad news that his girlfriend's dad has died.

Posting a tribute to Instagram, the former Gogglebox star shared an image of him and Bryony Briscoe's dad, Peter, grinning while enjoying a pint together as he added a black and white filter to it. He wrote: "The world lost a great man today. Peter Briscoe…rest easy."

Bryony also shared an emotional tribute to her dad posting a series of images of them together over the years from when she was a little girl. She said that she "didn't have the words" to describe her grief.

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She captioned the heart-breaking post: "I don’t even have the right words right now and I don’t think I ever will. This morning my dad, my best friend, my inspiration finished his journey with us.

"I’m finding solace in the fact I can still feel your warmth around me like a big hug. I know you’ll be here to guide me and comfort me when I need you and I promise to do my best to make you proud. I love you truly and deeply, forever and always. Tuft."

The couple were inundated with love and support from friends and followers, as well as some of the other Gogglebox cast members. Mica Ven wrote: " So sorry to read this bubs. Sending you & your family love from Meesh & Marky."

YouTuber Saffron Barker said: "Oh my goodness I am so sorry. Sending all my love, he will be looking down on you so proud."

Model Lateysha Grace said: " Omg Bry I’m so so sorry, sending you loads of love light and prayers xxxx."

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