Monty Don has discussed the overwhelming sadness in response to the death of his pet dog Nigel. The Gardeners' World star, 65, lost his beloved Nigel last year and has discussed the response to his death.
Speaking to Radio Times, Monty told revealed: "When we'd go out filming at half-past seven in the morning he would always be ready, almost bags packed, and would work the camera. "People for some reason suspended disbelief and wanted him to be this special person. "There was real sadness when he died.
It was a sort of Diana-type sadness." The iconic Diana, Princess of Wales died at the age of 36 in a car crash in Paris in August 1997, prompting a wave of grief across the world.
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