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Miriam Margoyles and Stephen Merchant were moved to tears during the Gogglebox Stand Up To Cancer special episode on Friday.
The celebrities were all devastated after seeing a heartbreaking video of the father-of-two who tragically died from cancer.
During the special episode, the celebrities heard about father-of-two Glen, who discovered he had stage four cancer after being in a cycling accident.
Glen explained that after being taken to hospital, he had several tests and scans, during which doctors discovered colon cancer that had begun to spread to his liver.
The brave man revealed his cancer had spread to his blood and could appear anywhere in his body, and he had been told it was terminal.
Miriam Margoyles was moved to tears during 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 father-of-two Glen, who discovered he had stage four cancer after being in a cycling accident.
The celebrities were all affected after seeing the heartbreaking clip of the father-of-two who tragically died from cancer, including Kristen Scott-Thomas (pictured left)
Josh Widdicombe (pictured), who watched with fellow comedian Stephen Merchant, described Glen’s story as ‘pure hell’ as he burst into tears
The father also discussed the heartbreaking moment he decided where he wanted to be buried.
He revealed that he and his mother had found the perfect spot: a cemetery near his children’s school, so they could go there whenever they wanted, even if they were walking home.
The show then revealed that he had died at the age of 45.
After hearing Glen’s story, the stars broke down in tears on their couches at home as Miriam Margoyles silently sobbed and wiped away tears, while Kristen Scott-Thomas bravely tried to hold back tears.
Josh Widdicombe, who was watching with fellow comedian Stephen Merchant, described Glen’s story as “pure hell” as he burst into tears.
Some show regulars noted how heartbreaking Glen’s story was and said it was important to spend time with family because “you never know how long you have left.”
While David Badiel said: ‘No matter how good you are at saying goodbye, saying goodbye to children so young for such a man is so difficult.’
While Frank Skinner agreed, adding: ‘Leaving your children behind is just the worst thing.’
Glen explained that after being taken to hospital, he had several tests and scans, during which doctors discovered colon cancer that had begun to spread to his liver.
After hearing Glen’s story, the stars burst into tears on their couches at home as Miriam Margoyles silently sobbed as she wiped away tears
Some show regulars noted how heartbreaking Glen’s story was and said it was important to spend time with family because “you never know how long you have left.”
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 kids videos that break me. But Glenn’s story was cruel, he had it all taken from him so quickly. Calling it cruel doesn’t do it justice
While another said: ‘That broke me, life is so cruel’
Others wrote: ‘Oh god.. these videos always break me. Absolutely terribly sad.”
‘Literally sobbing at #CelebrityGogglebox.
“Knowing that you’re not going to see your children must be the worst feeling for that poor man. #CelebrityGogglebox’