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Departure of Note

Ken Harwood

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Ken Harwood, a 77‑year‑old former postmaster and local councillor, was a regular cast member of Channel 4’s Gogglebox from 2020 to 2022.

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Sources Cited

  1. Tributes to Gogglebox star who died after illnessbbc-entertainment

Particulars

Ken Harwood, a resident of Consett in County Durham, worked as a postmaster for three decades before entering local politics, serving as a councillor until his retirement in 2013. He was married to Anne for 55 years and was a father to sons Simon and Ross.

In 2020, Harwood joined the Channel 4 reality series Gogglebox, appearing alongside his wife Anne for five seasons until 2022. His warm, down‑to‑earth presence made him a beloved figure among viewers.

Harwood died after a short illness in May 2026 at the age of 77. He is survived by his wife Anne, his sons, daughter‑in‑law Elle, and grandchildren Freya and Tristram. A tribute to him was featured at the end of a Gogglebox episode following his death.

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