Gogglebox Star Emmie Silbery Dies Aged 96 After Dementia Battle

Emmie Silbery, beloved star of Gogglebox Australia and the oldest woman on TV, has died at the age of 96 following a battle with dementia. Her granddaughter Isabelle shared Emmie's final words, "I'm ready to hang up now," and paid tribute to her rich life as a nurse, author, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Emmie appeared on the show with her daughter and granddaughter from 2015 until her dementia diagnosis in 2022 forced her departure after 14 seasons. Fellow cast members and fans expressed heartfelt condolences, with Lee and Keith describing her as their adopted grandmother and Angie Kent thanking Emmie for the laughter and memories she provided. The show honored Emmie's legacy during the 2023 season premiere by leaving her iconic red chair empty as a tribute. Isabelle and her mother also spoke publicly about the challenges of Emmie's diagnosis and their desire to be transparent with viewers about her condition and departure from the program.