Gorka Marquez shares emotional message as Gemma Atkinson confirms heartbreaking loss
30.06.2024 - 16:25
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Gorka Marquez has shared his own emotional message as Gemma Atkinson confirmed their family had suffered a heartbreaking loss. Fans had been checking in with the Hits Radio star after she revealed her beloved dog Norman's sudden decline earlier this month (June).
Gemma told how the family had had a fraught 24 hours with Norman after she found he was unable to move. A trip to the vet unused where the mum-of-two was heartbreakingly told there was nothing more they could do. She sadly told how she'd started making arrangements and had cried more than she has ever done during her six-year-long relationship with Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka.
But they were given a lifeline when the vet said she could tweak Norman's medication. "It might not give him long, could be weeks, months but I'm not having him in pain. I know that. I'm not going to have him suffering," Gemma shared. "It was awful," she added.
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However, on Friday (June 28), Bury-born Gemma, who is also the proud owner of beloved pooch Ollie, shared a fresh video of Norman and gave fans an update. The Bury-born star started by saying: "Thank you for checking in re Norm [red heart emoji]. He's not doing too good, to be honest with you all."
Gemma, 39, heartbreakingly added: "I'm trying my best to be positive but I know realistically it needs more than just being hopeful." But the mum-of-two was able to smile as she gave fans a baby update.
She then shared the heartbreaking news of Norman's death on Sunday (June 30), sharing a moving video featuring pictures and clips of him from others the