Gogglebox star Emmie Milligan remembered for her wit and wisdom
Isabelle Silbery: 'She was an orphan, a nurse, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, the oldest woman on TV, a great grandmother, an author and so much more.'
Gogglebox Australia star Emmie Milligan has died at the age of 96.
Known for her candid humour and unmistakable charm, Milligan became a familiar face to viewers during her seven-year run on the Foxtel/Network 10 series as part of 'The Silberys' - three generations of one family.
Mother Kerry, granddaughter Isabelle and Emmie were popular additions to the cast.
Her granddaughter Isabelle Silbery confirmed the news via Instagram, calling Milligan "an orphan, a nurse, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, the oldest woman on TV, a great grandmother, an author and so much more."
A beloved part of the Gogglebox Australia cast
Emmie appeared on Gogglebox Australia from 2016 to 2023, stepping away from the show following a dementia diagnosis.
Throughout her time on air, she became known for her quick wit and unfiltered observations on everything from reality TV to current affairs.
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The intergenerational dynamic between Emmie, Isabelle, and Isabelle's mother Kerry was a highlight of the series, offering viewers a warm and relatable window into family life.
Other cast members paid tribute following news of her death. Keith and Lee wrote, "Emmie was our adopted grandmother... You told us so many stories about your life and now they are memories for us to keep."
Matty Fahd described her as "a truly special woman," while Angie Kent thanked her for the “countless laughs, tears, goosebumps and memories.”
Publishing a cross-generational perspective
In 2021, Milligan co-authored the book Out of the Box with her daughter Kerry and granddaughter Isabelle. Published by Simon & Schuster, the book explored three generations of women reflecting on motherhood, relationships, ageing, grief and identity.
Billed as a candid conversation between women of different eras, the book offered commercial appeal beyond Gogglebox's television audience and underscored the family’s strong following.
