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Joey and Frankie Essex Announce Death of Uncle 'Big Greg'

Instagram tributes emphasized family ties, Bermondsey roots, Millwall loyalty.

Overview

  • Joey Essex shared photos and called his uncle "one of a kind" and "the best uncle," saying the family will miss him.
  • Frankie Essex posted a separate tribute describing him as "Forever our Big G" and praising his love for family and friends.
  • Comments on Joey's post included messages from Pixie Lott, James 'Diags' Bennewith and boxing reporter Colm McGuigan.
  • Frankie said the family will look after his wife, daughter and granddaughter, reflecting the focus of their messages.
  • Reports note Greg worked as an actor and Billingsgate Market porter and co-owned Beluga Seafood and Grill, which operated from September 2014 until April 2015, while no cause of death has been disclosed.