The Malone family, best known for appearing on Gogglebox, has shared the sad news that their dog has died.
On X (formerly Twitter), they shared a video of Rottweiler Dave and wrote: “There are no words to describe the pain we are feeling or how much we loved you Dave, RIP.
“You helped everyone see the true lovable nature of Rotties. We were blessed to have you for 12 and a half years.”
Malone family on Gogglebox
Fans were quick to pay tribute to Dave, who often appeared alongside the rest of the family on the show. One said: “So sorry. Many dogs deserve to live longer than many people. We never have them long enough. Totally understand your heartbreak.”
There are no words to describe the pain we are feeling or how much we loved you Dave xx RIP XX
You helped everyone see the true lovable nature of Rotties.
We were blessed to have you for 12and a half years xx pic.twitter.com/WDqhvop9u6— Gogglebox Malones (@TheMalonesGB) October 18, 2023
Another replied: “Sorry for your loss, such a handsome & funny Rottie. Gogglebox won’t be the same, best wishes.”
One fan commented: “Oh no. I am so so sorry. I loved Dave. I send lots of love to you all. He was so loved by you all and he knew that. A blessed doggie. RIP Dave.”
In a video shared to X on Friday (October 20), Julie Malone broke down in tears as she thanked fans for the support. She tearfully said: “He gave us love and we loved him right until the very end.
Thank you so much for all your words of comfort xx pic.twitter.com/Dw7aXcPIFj
— Gogglebox Malones (@TheMalonesGB) October 20, 2023
“He wasn’t in any pain, it was nice and peaceful. Big thank you for all your comforting words. They really do mean a lot. Enjoy your Friday, enjoy Gogglebox.”
As she became choked up, she said: “I’m sorry, I didn’t want to do this, I didn’t want to cry. But thanks very much. Your words really do mean a lot.”
Dave found himself becoming the star of the hit Channel 4 show on a number of occasions.
Famously, he once knocked dad Tom off his chair, in a clip that’s since gone viral on TikTok.
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Fans want Dave tribute
Fans of the show also took to Twitter following the sad news to issue Channel 4 with a plea.
Many have asked that the show play a tribute to Dave during the show on Friday.
“Please can we have a compilation of Dave #tribute So many moments. Lots of love to the Malones and thank you for sharing Dave,” one fan tweeted.
“Dave definitely needs a tribute video made. He was the absolute highlight of the show,” another said.
“I think he deserves a tribute at the end of this Friday’s episode, like everyone on the show who has passed. Big Dave was on the same level as legend as them,” a third wrote.
The Gogglebox icons also lost two dogs in 2021 and 2022
Last March, the family’s other Rottweiler, Lucy, died and mum Julie explained on Instagram that Dave was “confused” with Lucy no longer being around. And in 2021, Dave and Lucy’s sister, Izzey, died. The family currently have dog Tilly.
The sad news comes a matter of weeks after former Gogglebox star Sandra Martin announced the death of her sister. Sandra, who appeared on the show between 2013 and 2017, shared the news on Twitter, writing: “My sister Jennifer Richards has passed away… I LOVE YOU JEN.”
A number of Gogglebox stars themselves have sadly died in recent years, including couple Leon and June Bernicoff, Andy Michael, Mary Cook, and Pete McGarry.
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