Gemma Atkinson shares heartbreaking move for daughter after loss ahead of fifth birthday

Gemma Atkinson has said the family are 'cracking on' after revealing the tragic loss of one of their beloved dogs over the weekend. The Hits Radio host also shared how she plans to comfort her four-year-old daughter, with the death coming before her fifth birthday on July 4.

Gemma shared the heartbreaking news of Norman's death on Sunday (June 30) by posting a moving video featuring pictures and clips of him from over the years with her and Ollie as well as Gemma's fiance Gorka and their two children, Mia and Thiago. "My beautiful boy Norman has passed away. My heart is broken," she said.

it comes after fans had been checking in with the Bury-born star after she revealed her beloved dog Norman's sudden decline earlier in 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.

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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 Marquez. But they were given a lifeline when the vet said she could tweak Norman's medication.

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."

Continuing her emotional post confirming her family's sad loss, Gemma