Martin Roberts, 57, sent his heartfelt condolences to Radio 1 DJ Sara Cox, after she announced her beloved dog Beano had passed away. Having recently lost his own pup Rolo at just four years old, the Homes Under The Hammer star knew exactly how horrible it feels to lose a furry family member.
Taking to Instagram on Monday, Sara revealed her adorable Maltese terrier had died, who often often popped up on her social media including one memorable cameo in the BBC studios.
Alongside a sweet snap of the pair, she wrote the caption: “We didn’t have you for long enough but every minute was a blast.
“Heartbroken. Love you my bestest boy. Beano 2013-2021.”
Her post inspired an outpouring of love from her fans and famous faces, including Martin, who shared his sympathies on Twitter.
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Alongside them, he wrote: “I’m sorry to have to share the unbearably sad news that Rolo has just been put to sleep.
“He had advanced inflamed bowel disease and had deteriorated rapidly.
“There was no cure and they said it was the kindest thing.”
He said he was “in shock, distraught and heartbroken”.
“I loved him so much,” he added.