Love Your Garden viewers break down in tears as ITV announces death of show star

LOVE Your Garden viewers broke down in tears as ITV announced a star of the show had died.

The hit gardening programme returned to screens this evening with Alan Titchmarsh at the helm.

He was joined by his DIY team who were ready to makeover gardens of deserving members of the public.

During the episode Love Your Garden viewers were introduced to 96-year-old war veteran Gordon.

His back garden was in serious need of TLC so Alan and the team got straight to work.

Alan's vision for the disused space was a classic English country backyard with raised beds.

The finished project stunned Gordon and his family as they explored the new garden.

It featured a sociable seating area along with some of Gordon's most precious memories in pictures hanging proudly display.

While the scenes left viewers touched, they were left devastated to learn Gordon has since died.

As the credits rolled on the wholesome episode, an ITV continuity announce revealed the heartbreaking news.

They said: "And since this programme was made for ITV, Gordon has very sadly passed away."

Reacting on social media, one viewer said: "Jeeze didn't want to hear that at the end of love your garden. RIP Gordon."

A second wrote: "Oh no!!!! As I’m writing this they announced he passed away! I’m in bits now. Bless you, sir."

"Omg im not crying you are. #loveyourgarden rest easy Gordon," said a third.

While a fourth commented: "Love Your Garden tonight broke me."

Love Your Garden is available now on ITVX.