Matt Baker, the beloved Countryfile star, has shared the devastating news that his cherished Border Collie, Bob, has passed away, leaving the TV personality “broken” and heartbroken. In a deeply emotional Instagram post, the 48-year-old presenter revealed that Bob, who had been his “ultimate companion” for years, had sadly passed a while ago, though he had struggled to speak about it until now.
The heartfelt tribute, which featured touching photos of Matt and Bob together on the Baker family’s farm in Durham, captured their special bond. “It’s with a very heavy heart that I’m letting you know our wonderful Bob is no longer with us,” Matt wrote. “He’s been gone a while, but I haven’t been able to talk about it as I’ve been finding it so incredibly sad.”
Matt, who has been a constant in the lives of animal lovers through his TV work, reflected on how much Bob meant to him, stating, “Bob was a brilliant dog. He was there for me with his gentle soul as the ultimate companion through some of the greatest chapters of my life—raising our kids and all the changes we made on our family farm.”
Matt Baker’s has announced the tragic death of his beloved Border Collie Bob
The Countryfile star, 48, said he’d been left ‘broken’ by the pooch’s passing and thanked his ‘ultimate companion’ for bringing so much joy to his family’s lives
In his tribute, Matt also expressed immense gratitude, saying, “It’s broken my heart, but I feel hugely grateful to have had him in our lives. I thank him from the bottom of my heart for everything he’s taught me and brought to our family.”
Fans and fellow dog lovers immediately flooded the comment section with their condolences. One fan wrote, “Oh no, Matt, I’m so sorry. Your words are exactly what it feels like when a special animal dies. It’s tragic. Sending you hugs.” Others shared their own heartache, with one follower commenting, “I feel your pain. I lost my Border Terrier on Friday and my heart is broken. So sorry for your loss.”
Matt’s wife, Nicola, joined in the outpouring of grief, saying, “What a dog. We miss him so much.”
This heartbreaking loss comes on the heels of another painful departure for the BBC family. The beloved terrier Ted from Gone Fishing also passed away recently, leaving fans and the show’s hosts, Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse, mourning the loss of their canine co-star.
Despite the pain, Matt expressed his deep appreciation for the many years of love and joy Bob brought into his life. He ended his tribute by saying, “I’m sure all you dog lovers will agree that the only time they break our hearts is when they leave us. RIP Bob X.”
Bob’s passing marks the end of a beautiful chapter for Matt and his family, but his memory will live on forever.
