BBC’s Monty Don reveals heartbreak after his beloved dog Nell dies after battle with cancer

Gardeners’ World star Monty Don has revealed his beloved dog Nell has died of cancer – three years after losing Golden Retriever Nigel.

The famed horticulturist, 68, took to social media to share the tragic news, which came four months after his companion was diagnosed with the disease.

Don, who is known for his love of dogs and regularly inviting his furry friends to share screen time with him, shared the sad news with his one million Instagram followers on Saturday, and thanked them for their support in a follow-up post today.

He wrote on October 21: ‘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.’

Gardeners’ World host Monty Don with beloved Golden Retriever Nell, who has died of cancer 

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.

‘So life goes on, but for the moment we are very, very sad.’

Fans took to Instagram to send condolences and messages of comfort to the famously green-fingered presenter, who has been appearing on British screens for more than 30 years. 

One fan said: ‘So very sorry to hear of your loss. They take a huge piece of our hearts with them.’

 

In a subsequent post on Sunday morning, packed with photographs of the beloved pooch, Don wrote:  ‘Thank you for all your kind messages about Nellie. 

‘Today I shall plant primroses on her grave and take Ned for a long walk in the flood. She is gone but the love remains.’

Don said a bitter farewell to Golden Retriever Nigel in 2020 – and currently has two other dogs: Ned, and Yorkshire Terrier Patti. 

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