Loose Women's Ruth Langsford gets teary live on air as she discusses dog Maggie's death
She died last weekLoose Women star Ruth Langsford became tearful while thanking viewers following the death of her dog Maggie today (October 19).
She also revealed she hasn’t told her mum about her passing during the emotional appearance. Ruth explained that her mother has Alzheimer’s, which is why she had not shared the sad news with her.
Maggie was 16 when she died last week. Ruth’s Instagram announcement prompted messages from fans, with more support following Monday’s discussion.
Loose Women star Ruth Langsford thanks viewers for their support
Addressing the camera, Ruth thanked viewers for the thousands of messages she had received. She explained she was still working through them to thank people individually.
The TV presenter was handed tissues as she spoke on Monday’s show due to still being overwhelmed by the heartbreaking death.
She also reflected on how her understanding of pet loss had changed since having Maggie.
Before owning a dog, Ruth admitted she would privately have struggled to understand someone becoming so upset over a pet. Now, she said, she understood how heartbreaking that loss could be.
Ruth Langsford recalls dog Maggie’s final day
Janet Street-Porter, Kelly Brook and Jane Moore joined Ruth on the panel. Her co-stars recalled that she had spoken about Maggie on the programme only recently.
Ruth then revealed that Maggie had died that very same day.
When she arrived home, a relative told her Maggie wasn’t herself and would not get out of bed. Ruth said she realised it was time to say goodbye.
Describing what happened, she said: “It was sad but it was peaceful”.
She also said she believed Maggie had waited for one of her children to be there before she died.
Ruth’s Instagram tribute to Maggie
In her Instagram tribute, Ruth said the family had enjoyed 15 years with Maggie.
She wrote: “Her passing was painless and peaceful and we were with her until the very end.”
Ruth thanked Maggie for the joy and unconditional love she had brought into their lives.
She said the family would treasure their memories of her. Her message ended with a final farewell to their much-loved dog.
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Loose Women airs weekdays on ITV at 12.30pm.
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