Fans and friends rush to offer support as Stacey Solomon makes heartbreaking announcement

Fans and friends of TV star Stacey Solomon have been rushing to offer their support after she announced some tragic family news this morning.

Taking to social media the singer and presenter told fans her family’s ‘hearts are broken’ after their dog and best friend for 11 years Theo died on Monday night (December 27).

Along with a lovely collection of pictures of ‘Fifi’ cuddling with each member of Stacey’s family, she also shared a heartfelt goodbye message to her loyal companion, and it was quite the tear-jerker.

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Explaining first what had happened, Stacey wrote: “Sweet Dreams Theo. The best friend we could have ever wished for. Our hearts are broken.

“Yesterday at home in our arms we had to say goodnight to our Theo. 11 wonderful years. We were so lucky to love you Fifi and we will never stop. My lap has never felt so empty I miss you so much already. My little girl.”

Theo had been a part of Stacey’s family for over a decade, having got the Pomeranian-Chihuahua mix in 2010 when she had just one child, and it’s clear she was so glad the rest of her family had the chance to meet Fifi too.

She continued: “But oh my goodness the memories and the love you brought into our lives. Thank you for everything Theo.

“For protecting me and the boys when we needed it most. For loving us no matter what and for holding on for so long and waiting to meet your little sister Rose.

“Rex has had the best friend in you that he could ever have wished for and the boys have had the best protector in the whole wide world. Even though Rex is only little I know him, Zachary and Leighton will never ever forget you.

“Peanut is missing his cuddle buddy very much so we are trying to make it up to him in our cuddles but I know it’s just not the same. To the moon and back Theo, Forever, Sleep tight my beautiful little lady.”

Fans and friends of the Loose Women star rushed to offer their support after reading the post, leaving a wall of lovely comments:

EastEnders star Nadia Sawalha wrote: “Oh Stacey I’m so sorry darling xxx”.

Singer Alexandra Burke said: “Awwww I’m so sorry babe! Sending love”.

While influencer Mrs Hinch added: “Stace I love you all so much. Theo had the most beautiful family and beautiful life with you all.

“Theo’s memories will last forever and ever because dogs are family and always always will be. I’m just so sorry and I love you so much xxxxx”

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Fans were offering their support too, one saying: “Oh I’m so so sorry. We lost our chihuahua last year and it still breaks me. Sending so much love.”

“So, so sorry. I have shed a tear just reading this. My little dog is 11 too and Theo always reminds me of my little lady. Sending so much love, they’re such a special part of the family,” another said.

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