
Gogglebox star reveals heartbreaking death for major family on the series
A GOGGLEBOX star has revealed his family heartache after a devestating death rocked the clan.
Tom Malone Jnr took to Instagram to share their sad news.
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Tom Malone has confirmed the death of Gogglebox dog, Bob
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The Malone's were often joined by their dogs on the show
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Tom also shared a photo of Bob as a puppy
The former Goggleboxer confirmed the family's beloved dog, Bob, had passed away.
Tom shared a series of snaps alongside Bob, including one of him as just a puppy.
In another photography, Tom could be seen beaming as he sat proudly at the side of Bob.
Confirming the sad death, he captioned the series of photos: "Good boy Bob….Rest easy big man."
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The Manchester based Malone clan have been fan favourites on the Channel 4 programme for over 10 years and are regularly accompanied by their dogs on the family sofa.
One fan commented underneath the snap: "Sending the family love."
Before someone else added: "There are no words my fiend, seeing so much love to you all, I'm so sorry xx."
As a third added: "He's up there with dave."
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Dave was the Malone family's other pet pooch who usually sat with them as they tuned into that week's television.
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Julie Malone also shared her tribute to the dog as she revealed how Bob had spent his final days.
Alongside her own snaps of the pooch, matriach Julie wrote:" Today we sad goodbye to our beautiful protective Bobby.
"He spent his last day doing what he loved , watching over the Grandchildren playing in the garden.
"We are heartbroken, RIP our beautiful Big Bob xx."
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The Malones rose to fame on Gogglebox
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