Gemma Atkinson says 'it's obvious' after devastating family tragedy days before daughter's birthday

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Gemma Atkinson has shared a sweet tribute to her daughter on her birthday just days after the family suffered a sad loss. The Hits Radio host is doing her utmost to make today (July 4) as special as she can alongside her fiancée Gorka Marquez.

It comes after Gemma, 39, confirmed the loss of the family's beloved dog, Norman, who passed away over the weekend. She shared the heartbreaking news on Sunday (June 30), posting a moving video featuring pictures and clips of him from over the years with her and fellow dog Ollie, as well as Gorka and their two children, Mia and Thiago. "My beautiful boy Norman has passed away.

My heart is broken," she said. The Bury-born star went on to pay tribute to her much-loved pet who she said gave her her "first experience of being a mum and having someone other than myself to care for". READ MORE: Gemma Atkinson makes vow as she breaks fans' heart for talking 'without crying' after loss Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link She also shared her sadness at her daughter, Mia, having to suffer the loss as well, especially so close to her fifth birthday.

But as the birthday girl's own day rolled around, Gemma was keen to keep things as normal as possible and shared an adorable video to her Instagram Story showing Mia shouting about it being her birthday from 5.30am.