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Gogglebox’s Malone family announce devastating death – and are flooded with support from heartbroken fans

Gogglebox’s Malone family announce devastating death – and are flooded with support from heartbroken fans

Gogglebox’s Malone family have announced a devastating death. 

Tom Sr., Julie, and Shaun joined the Channel 4 show back in 2014 for its fourth series. 

The trio have become huge fan favourites and are usually joined by their adorable gang of Rottweilers on their iconic red sofas. 

But Shaun recently took to his Instagram to share the news that their pooch Bob has pᴀssed away. 

Sharing some clips and pictures of their beloved dog, he wrote: ‘Today is the day we had to say goodbye to big bob, absolute great dog like a big cuddly bear.’  

Many rushed to the comments section to send their love and support.

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Gogglebox's Malone family announce devastating death - and are flooded with support from heartbroken fans

Gogglebox’s Malone family announce devastating death – and are flooded with support from heartbroken fans

Shaun recently took to his Instagram to share the news that their pooch Bob (pictured) has pᴀssed away

Shaun recently took to his Instagram to share the news that their pooch Bob (pictured) has pᴀssed away

‘Awww that last picture, says it all with them eyes so sorry for your loss.’

‘So sorry run free over the rainbow bridge sweet boy.’

‘RIP Bob, enjoy your playtime with Dave over the doggo rainbow.’

‘Aww run free biggest bestest dogs over! Sending hugs to you all x.’

‘I’m so sorry to hear this.’

It comes after the Malones shared their heartbreak as their  family dog Dave died back in 2023.

Posting on Instagram, they wrote: ‘RIP Dave xxx There are no words to describe you, or how much you meant to us.

‘This was you on Sunday waiting for your Dad to come back and he had only gone out to the car x We are all going to miss you so much.’

Many rushed to Shaun's post to share the love and support to the family after losing their beloved pooch

Many rushed to Shaun’s post to share the love and support to the family after losing their beloved pooch

Shaun shared some sweet pictures of the pooch on Instagram to pay tribute to his family member

Shaun shared some sweet pictures of the pooch on Instagram to pay tribute to his family member

Their beloved dog Dave (pictured) pᴀssed away in 2023 and confirmed the news on social media too

Their beloved dog Dave (pictured) pᴀssed away in 2023 and confirmed the news on social media too 

Tom Snr., Shaun and Julie pictured with Tom - who left the Channel 4 show in 2022

Tom Snr., Shaun and Julie pictured with Tom – who left the Channel 4 show in 2022 

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In 2022 it was also revealed that their Rottweiler Lucy had pᴀssed away, while their other dog Frank died in 2018.

Clearly big dog lovers, three years ago they did welcome a new addition to their family – a puppy Rottweiler called Tilly.  

The Malones have been on the popular programme for over a decade.

While the mum and dad duo, alongside their son Shaun are currently on the series, they were also joined by their other son Tom when they originally started.

However Tom left the show in 2022.  

It’s not the first Gogglebox death in recent months. 

Channel 4 stars, the Siddiquis, announced a heartbreaking death in their family and have been flooded with support from fans.

The Gogglebox icons, Sid, Raza, Baasit, and Umar, have featured on the show since it started back in 2013.

They shared a sad update about their family via Instagram earlier this week and revealed that their pet cat Rufus had sadly pᴀssed away aged 15. 

The touching post, which was accompanied by a collection of pH๏τos of the beloved cat, read: ‘Goodnight our beautiful boy Rufus.

’15 and a half years wasn’t long enough, you were and always will be a big part of our lives. 

‘The most chilled, cuddly and beautiful boy who made us a family right back at the beginning. 

Channel 4 stars, the Siddiqui's, announced a heartbreaking death in their family and have been flooded with support from fans

Channel 4 stars, the Siddiqui’s, announced a heartbreaking death in their family and have been flooded with support from fans 

They shared an update on their family via Instagram earlier this week and revealed their pet cat Rufus had sadly pᴀssed away at 15 years old

They shared an update on their family via Instagram earlier this week and revealed their pet cat Rufus had sadly pᴀssed away at 15 years old

‘Lots of memories that we will never forget and we are truly grateful to have known & loved you.

‘Sleep тιԍнт our handsome Boy.’

Loyal fans took to the comments to wish the family well and one penned: ‘It is devastating when we lose a beloved family member. I am always saddened to read such posts. RIP your beautiful boy.’;

‘I’m so sorry for your loss. They’re never with us long enough but how lucky are we that they choose us.’;

‘So sorry for your loss. They’re such huge part of the family.’; ‘Aw bless.’;

‘I know that pain thinking of you all.’

Gogglebox airs on Channel 4 and is available to stream on channel4.com. 

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