Gogglebox star Ken Harwood has died at the age of 77 following a short illness.
His death was confirmed by the production company behind the Channel 4 reality programme, Studio Lambert.
The former postmaster, from County Durham, appeared on the series alongside his wife, Anne, from seasons 15 to 19, which aired from 2020 to 2022.
© Channel 4Ken, who died last week, leaves behind his wife Anne, to whom he was married for 55 years, two sons and two grandchildren.
In a statement, Studio Lambert said: "He will be dearly missed by his wife Anne, sons Simon and Ross, daughter-in-law, Elle, grandchildren Freya and Tristram, and all who knew him."
Who was Ken Harwood?
Ken, a much-loved member of the cast alongside his wife Anne, was born in 1948 in Consett, County Durham. He worked as a postmaster for 30 years before becoming a local councillor. He retired in 2013.
© Photo: Channel 4There will be a tribute to Ken at the end of Friday night's episode of Gogglebox, which airs at 9pm on Channel 4.
More Gogglebox stars we've lost
Since the show premiered in 2013, many cast members have come and gone from their sofas, and sadly, some participants have passed away over the years.
This includes George Gilbey, who appeared on the programme with his mum Linda and late stepfather Pete. George died aged 40 in March 2024 following a workplace accident.
© PA Images via Getty ImagesPat Webb, the mum of Stephen Lustig-Webb, passed away aged 75 in January 2024 following a 'long illness'.
2021 marked the death of three former stars: Andy Michael, who passed away aged 61, Mary Cook, who died aged 92 and Pete McGarry, Linda's husband, who died aged 71.
Before that, the adored couple June and Leon died within three years of each other. Leon passed away in 2017 aged 83 following a short illness, while June sadly died at the age of 82 in 2020.
