Gogglebox followers have been left devastated after the Malone family announced their beloved canine Dave had sadly handed away, with many paying tribute to the late pooch on social media.
On Wednesday, Julie, took to Instagram to announce the unhappy information as she shared a candy tribute video of the Rottweiler, and later that very same day, her son Tom Malone Jr, 30, posted a touching tribute to Dave on his personal Instagram account, saying he’s “heartbroken”.
“Heartbroken to allow you to guys know that Dave has sadly left us at present…I feel we are able to all agree that there’ll by no means be one other one like him. Rest Easy Dave,” Tom penned alongside a photograph of him and Dave.
Dozens of TV followers flocked to share their assist for the Malones, with Tom’s submit shortly racking up lots of of feedback. Many paid tribute to Dave, whereas some even puzzled if the much-loved pet could be in ‘Gogglebox heaven’ together with different late contestants, reminiscent of June and Leon, who handed away in 2017.
“Aww Rest In Peace Dave, You will likely be actually missed , I’m wondering if he will likely be on the Heaven Version of Gogglebox together with Leon and June and all of the others which have left us,” one fan wrote. “Sending Big Hugs to you all at this tough and unhappy time.”
A second mentioned: “Oh no. So sorry to your loss. Sending all my like to you and your loved ones x,” whereas a 3rd wrote: “Heartbreaking, they depart such massive paw prints on our hearts. Your rottis have finished a lot to indicate the enjoyable loving facet of the breed. Rest in paradise Dave”.
A fourth fan penned: “So sorry to listen to about Dave,” and a fifth Instagram consumer commented: “So sorry for the lack of Dave. Loved seeing him on television. X”.
This is just not the primary heartbreak the Malone household has confronted as additionally they mentioned goodbye to a different household canine in 2021, after their pooch Izzie sadly passed. Izzie was additionally a Rottweiler who appeared on the present alongside the remainder of the household’s dogs.
Tom broke the information of Izzy’s passing on social media, telling followers on the time: “Very sorry to allow you to all know that sadly Izzie handed away at present. She was an amazing canine and we’ll miss her dearly”.
In September 2022, following the deaths of beloved pets Izzie and Frankie, the dog-mad household additionally melted viewers’ hearts after they welcomed a brand new puppy referred to as Tilly to their home.
Announcing that yet one more Rottweiler could be becoming a member of them, they shared an image of the cute puppy and mentioned: “We are proud to announce our new addition, Tilly, is not she lovely?”