Danniella Westbrook ‘devastated’ after losing beloved pet bulldog Bruno
DANNIELLA Westbrook has been left "truly devastated" after losing her beloved pet bulldog Bruno.
The ex EastEnders star took to Instagram to share her heartbreaking news with fans today.
Danniella shared a beautiful post with sweet Bruno looking over one shoulder, and wrote over the top: "Rest in peace Bruno.
"You was such a good boy, full of love right until the end. Will miss you so so much."
She added in a second post on Twitter: "Devastated at losing my Bruno last night … feel so empty and sad he was such a lovely old boy"
Just two days ago Danniella enjoyed a countryside walk with Bruno, and posted a sweet video with her pooch.
The 48-year-old ex-EastEnders star was out and about walking Bruno – and hugging some trees as she went
She beamed in the video and told fans: "I've got no make up on today.
"But does anyone else's dog look at them really oddly when they hug a tree? Because mine does."
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Danniella was consoled on Twitter where she shared another photo of her pet.
One fan replied: "So sorry to hear about Bruno, always here if you need a chat, you gave him a beautiful home and love. xxx"
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A second replied: "Oh no how devastating for you I’m so sorry"
Danniella first found fame in EastEnders, playing Sam Mitchell for a decade from 1990, before returning in 2009 and again in 2016.
She has left and now lives in North Yorkshire, where she is studying for an NVQ in therapy and is looking to help launch a holistic wellness centre.
Danniella, who has battled drug addiction, was spotted with a bandaged face earlier this month after having surgery to rebuild her face.
One of the procedures will see part of one of her ribs inserted into her cheek.
Danniella said: "I hate the way I look. I'm constantly made fun of, and trolled for it.
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"People message me, saying, 'You're so ugly, you're a junkie, you should just go and kill yourself'.
"I've also had messages saying they are glad I'm not coming back to EastEnders because no one wants me scaring their kids on the telly.
"I pretend I'm fine, always happy to bounce back and fight every battle.
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"But it's not the case inside, and feeling like this makes me really lonely.
"Sometimes I wake up and think 'I don't want to die today but I don't want to face the world either'."