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Miriam Margoyles and Stephen Merchant were brought to tears on the Gogglebox Stand Up To Cancer special episode on Friday.
The celebrities were all affected after watching a heartbreaking clip of father of two who tragically died of cancer.
During the special episode, the celebrities heard about a father-of-two Glen, who discovered he had stage four cancer after being in a bicycle accident.
Glen explained that after he was taken to hospital, he went through several rounds of tests and scans where doctors discovered colon cancer which had begun to spread to his liver.
The brave man revealed that his cancer had spread to his blood and could appear anywhere in his body and he had been informed it was terminal.
Miriam Margoyles was brought to tears on the Gogglebox Stand Up To Cancer special episode on Friday after hearing a heartbreaking story about a father-of-two
During the special episode, the celebrities heard about a father-of-two Glen, who discovered he had stage four cancer after being in a bicycle accident
The celebrities were all affected after watching the heartbreaking clip of father of two who tragically died of cancer, including Kristen Scott-Thomas (pictured left)
Josh Widdicombe (pictured) who was watching with fellow comedian Stephen Merchant described Glen’s story as ‘pure hell’ while tearing up
The father also discussed the heart breaking moment he decided where he wanted to be buried.
He revealed that he and his mother and had found the perfect place – a cemetery right by his children’s school so they could visit whenever they wanted, including on their walk home.
The show then revealed he had died at the age of 45.
After hearing Glen’s story, the stars at home on their sofas teared up with Miriam Margoyles silently sobbing and wiping away tears while Kristen Scott-Thomas bravely tried to hold back her tears.
Josh Widdicombe, who was watching with fellow comedian Stephen Merchant, described Glen’s story as ‘pure hell’ while tearing up.
Some of the show’s regulars commented on how heartbreaking Glen’s story was, saying that it was important to spend time with family because ‘you never know long you’ve got’
While David Badiel said: ‘Whatever the ability you have to say goodbye, saying goodbye for a guy like that to children so young is so hard.’
While Frank Skinner agreed and added: ‘Leaving your kids behind is just the worst thing.’
Glen explained that after he was taken to hospital, he went through several rounds of tests and scans where doctors discovered colon cancer which had begun to spread to his liver
After hearing Glen’s story, the stars at home on their sofas teared up with Miriam Margoyles silently sobbing and wiping away tears
Some of the show’s regulars commented how heartbreaking Glen’s story was, saying that it was important to spend time with family because ‘you never know long you’ve got’
Viewers were also moved and took to X to share their thoughts
Viewers were also moved and took to X to share their thoughts.
One wrote: ‘Usually it’s the kid videos that break me. But Glenn’s story was brutal he had it all took from him so fast. Calling it cruel doesn’t do it justice’
While another said: ‘That’s broke me, life is so cruel ‘
Others wrote: ‘ Oh god.. these videos always break me. Absolutely awfully sad.’
‘Literally sobbing at #CelebrityGogglebox.
‘Knowing you’re not going to see your kids up must be the most horrific feeling that poor man. #CelebrityGogglebox’
