Gemma Atkinson says Gorka Marquez reminder 'set her off' as she details 'bizarre' nature of grief

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Gemma Atkinson has opened up about being 'set off' by Gorka Marquez as she continued to be open and honest about dealing with loss.

Fans of the Hits Radio host will recall she announced in early December the heartbreaking death of her and her fiancé's beloved dog Ollie, which came just six months after the devastating loss of their other much-loved pooch, Norman, in July.

Gemma, 40, confirmed on December 10 that Ollie had been reunited with Norman, leaving her heartbroken. Sharing a video full of pictures and videos from over the years featuring Ollie as well as Norman, the Bury-born star wrote to her two million followers: "Sleep well beautiful Ollie..." She heartbreakingly ended the post at the time: "The sadness of losing you both so close together is a lot, but I know you’re both somewhere running free in long grass or on a beach chasing the tide care free, pain free and happy.

That’s what I’m taking comfort in right now. I’ll remember you for the rest of my life. Norman and Ollie. My 2 best boys. Reunited." Gemma has since shared emotional updates on how she is navigating the loss, particularly with her eldest child, five-year-old Mia, as Thiago is a bit too young to understand at 18 months old.