MONTY'S HEARTBREAK
Monty Don supported by Gardeners’ World fans as he shares never before seen snaps of dog Nell following her death
The gardening expert recently had viewers in tears when he paid tribute to his beloved dog
MONTY Don was today supported by Gardeners’ World fans after he shared never before seen snaps of his dog Nell following her death.
The TV favourite, 68, recently had viewers in tears when his BBC gardening show paid tribute to his beloved dog.
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And today was no different, as fans shared their sympathy with Monty after he posted a series of photos on Instagram.
The gardening expert's dogs regularly appears on his social media accounts and the beloved series.
But today, he posted pics to pay tribute to Nell, after a friend sent him some unseen snaps.
Posting the collection of heart melting (and heartbreaking) photos, Monty wrote: "A friend (@one.lev ) sent me a batch of pictures he took of Nellie during GW filming over the years.
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Fans quickly rushed to support the TV star, and share their sympathy for his sad loss, with one writing: "Wonderful photos, such a beautiful girl. Its a hard time for you but fond memories help."
While this one said: "Bless her😍 What beautiful memories and a most precious relationship.
"Thank you for sharing these adorable images Monty. Sending you and your family my sincere condolences❤️"
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Another said: "Thank you for sharing these and your grief with us. It is important."
Last week, Monty announced the sad news that his beloved pooch, Nell had passed away on Instagram.
Yesterday Gardeners World paid a heart-warming tribute to the dog by airing a touching clip of her best moments on the popular BBC show.
The show's official X/Twitter account, tweeted: "Bye-bye Nellie. We shall miss you x x."
Fans were left sobbing at the heartfelt homage to the dog.
One wrote: "Lots of love at this sad time xxx."
A second added: "A beautiful tribute to a special girl. Monty, you have such a lovely way about you. Nellie will be so missed, taken far too young. Now she is reunited with Nigel, running and playing in the fields at rainbow bridge. My deepest condolences to you and your family."
A third wrote: "So very sad and extremely hard on Monty and family to lose 2 very special dogs so close together . Sleep peacefully Nell with Nigel by your side xxx."
A fourth penned: "Gosh very emotional watching this. Some lovely memories there, Nell was such a young dog - always hard to lose a loved pet at any time. It was so lovely that see her with Ned and Pattie but most of all the unforgettable and handsome Nigel."
A fifth added: "Praying for you and your family. This is heartbreaking."
When announcing the devastating news, Monty said in his lengthy caption: "I was going to tell you about my new book which is published next week but that can wait because my lovely dear Nell died last night.
"She was diagnosed with cancer in June and every day this summer has been a gift but it is over now."
He went onto confirm that he had buried Nell beside her dog companion, Nigel, who died three years prior.
He added: "We buried her in the garden next to Nigel wrapped in one of my jackets with flowers, balls and her favourite biscuits.
"Her end was peaceful and dignified and ended obvious suffering but it never gets any easier to bear.
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"So life goes on, but for the moment we are very, very sad."
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