Gemma Atkinson told fans she'd almost made it through her daughter's birthday without any tears until her heartbreaking words as she headed to bed.
The Atkinson-Marquez family have had a difficult week following the sad death of their dog, Norman. Bury-born Gemma, 39, confirmed the loss of the family's beloved pet pooch 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 her fiance Gorka Marquez and their two children, Mia and Thiago.
She said her "heart was broken" as she paid tribute to her much-loved pet who she said had given her her "first experience of being a mum and having someone other than myself to care for" alongside his companion Ollie. READ MORE: Ruth Langsford flooded with well wishes as she shares update on her and Eamonn Holmes' 'precious girl' 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.
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