Gardeners' World expert Monty Don has taken to social media to share some devastating news - confirming his golden retriever Nigel has died.
The dog owner said his pop passed away shortly after he had "suddenly taken ill". "To the end he was happy, healthy and his usual calm, lovely self," the presenter said. "He slipped quietly away with no pain or suffering and is now buried in the garden with lots of tennis balls." Fans of the gardening show have left messages of condolances to the owner, all commenting on Don's four-legged friend, noting how he's become a celebrity in his own right after Don released a book titled, Nigel: My Family and Other Dogs. "Condolences to you all, including Nellie.