The Voice UK coach Tom Fletcher hit with loss as wife says 'final goodbye'
29.02.2024 - 09:32
/ ok.co.uk
Tom Fletcher, the new coach on ITV's The Voice UK, and his wife Giovanna have shared some sad news, revealing that they've had to say a 'final goodbye' to their family cat, Leia. Giovanna, 39, posted a sweet picture of Leia on Instagram, along with photos of the cat with Tom, 38, and their three children - Buzz, Buddy and Max. She wrote: "This morning we had to say our final goodbye to our beautiful, dopey and loving Leia who has been with us for nearly 17 years." She added that Leia had been a constant companion through many life changes and loved sitting on the sofa, especially if there was chocolate around.
Giovanna, who has been with Tom for two decades, also shared a touching story about Leia. When their other cat Marvin fell ill and needed an urgent blood transfusion, Leia stepped in as a donor. As it was the middle of the night, no blood donors could be called – as cat blood cannot be stored and instead needs to be transferred instantly – so Leia became a donor.
Thankfully she purred her way through, enjoying the fuss from the staff around her.
"She remained a donor for a few years - until she had kidney failure and needed the help of a donor herself. Leia always had so much patience and love for the kids. She never moaned at being constantly picked up.
She never grumbled when they'd pop her on sledges and then take her for a ride." "In fact I'd say she had a 'what are these fools doing now,' attitude about the whole thing. When we moved a few years ago it was like she'd become 10 years younger. She had a newfound love for the outdoors and loved watching - she was always ready." Giovanna added: "Navigating death with little ones is certainly heart breaking.
There's been wailing, there's been pacing, and there's been
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