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Former I'm A Celeb campmates who have died since appearing on the show

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Updated 11:47 20 Nov 2024 GMTPublished 11:48 20 Nov 2024 GMT

Former I'm A Celeb campmates who have died since appearing on the show

A number of I'm A Celebrity contestants have died since the show began in 2002

Anish Vij

Anish Vij

Six former I'm A Celebrity campmates have died since appearing on the show.

The survival reality TV series kicked off in 2002, and has since been one of ITV's most popular programmes.

Throughout the years, the format has largely stayed the same, as celebrities are put in the jungle with extreme living conditions.

All 24 series, apart from one, has been filmed in Australia and Ant and Dec have presented every episode together, bar season 2018.

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443 episodes later, however, a number of I'm A Celeb contestants have sadly passed away.

Annabel Giles

Annabel Giles died in November 2023 (Colin Davey/Getty Images)
Annabel Giles died in November 2023 (Colin Davey/Getty Images)

Annabel Giles was diagnosed with a brain tumour in July 2023, and sadly died months later at the age of 64.

The TV host - who was known for presenting ITV’s Post Frocks and New Trousers - appeared on I'm A Celeb in 2013.

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A statement from her children read: "In July, Mum was diagnosed with a stage 4 Glioblastoma, a fast-growing and highly aggressive malignant brain tumour. In the four months that followed, she displayed remarkable resilience and strength, despite undergoing brain surgery and countless radiotherapies. In her final weeks, she was passionate about raising awareness for Glioblastoma, embodying her lifelong commitment to helping others."

Bobby Ball

Bobby Ball on I'm A Celeb in 2005 (ITV)
Bobby Ball on I'm A Celeb in 2005 (ITV)

Fans of the earlier seasons might remember Bobby Ball's appearance alongside the likes of Sid Owen and Carol Thatcher in 2005.

The comedian, who was best known for being part of Cannon and Ball, died in 2020 from Covid-19 complications, aged 76.

Tara Palmer-Tomkinson

Tara Palmer-Tomkinson featured in the first ever season (Ferdaus Shamim/WireImage)
Tara Palmer-Tomkinson featured in the first ever season (Ferdaus Shamim/WireImage)

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Those who watched the first-ever season of the ITV show would have seen Tara Palmer-Tomkinson falling just short of missing out on the big prize.

Sadly, the reality star died in 2016 at the age of 45.

The cause of her death was later put down to peritonitis and a perforated ulcer, according to her sister.

David Gest

David Gest finished in fourth place (Nicky Johnston/TV Times/Future Publishing via Getty Images)
David Gest finished in fourth place (Nicky Johnston/TV Times/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

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David Gest joined up with his campmates in 2006 and finished in fourth place.

The American film producer died in 2016 after suffering a heart attack at a hotel in London, aged 62.

His I'm a Celebrity co-star Dean Gaffney said at the time: "Never have I lost a best friend before and this pain hurts harder than anything I've ever experienced. RIP David Gest, I love you brother."

Eric Bristow

Eric Bristow joined up with his campmates in 2012 (John Gichigi/Getty Images)
Eric Bristow joined up with his campmates in 2012 (John Gichigi/Getty Images)

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The darts world champion faced the jungle in 2012 and was close to reaching the final three.

Coming in at fourth, he told Ant and Dec: "I had a great time but I would have liked to make the last three. I would have liked to have a go at the grubs for my kids."

He passed away from a heart attack at the age of 60 in 2019.

Darts player Bobby George recalled: "In the afternoon, I was doing a show at a pub opposite the Premier League (darts) building, and he just came in, said, 'Hello' and had a pint, then said, 'See ya', I said, 'See ya' because I was working... he went across the road, and two-and-a-half hours later, he was gone."

Freddie Starr

Freddie Starr left the competition unexpectedly (George Wilkes/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Freddie Starr left the competition unexpectedly (George Wilkes/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Comedian Freddie Starr took part in the competition in 2011, but was forced to leave early because he suffered an allergic reaction.

He died in 2019 from heart disease aged 76.

Featured Image Credit: ITV

Topics: Ant and Dec, Australia, Celebrity, ITV, Im A Celebrity

Anish Vij
Anish Vij

Anish is a Journalist at LADbible Group and is a GG2 Young Journalist of the Year 2025. He has a Master's degree in Multimedia Journalism and a Bachelor's degree in International Business Management. Apart from that, his life revolves around the ‘Four F’s’ - family, friends, football and food. Email: [email protected]

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