Gardeners’ World star Monty Don has been inundated with support after announcing the heartbreaking news.
Sasha Morris Deputy Showbiz & TV Editor and Meghna Amin Screen Time Reporter
17:55, 25 Jan 2026
Monty Don was supported by fans after his devastating post (Image: BBC)
Gardeners’ World star Monty Don was inundated with support after announcing the death of one of his cherished dogs.
He posted a picture of his dog Peggy on Instagram, writing: “Peggy died yesterday. She was an old lady – a few weeks short of her 16th birthday- and went as she had lived, gently and without fuss.
“She was eccentric, quirky, infinitely gentle and loving and will be missed terribly. She is now buried in the coppice alongside Nigel and Nell and the other dogs.”
Followers were quick to offer their sympathies, with one person commenting: “RIP dear Peggy,” whilst another added: “So sorry to hear this. You would have given her a wonderful life.”
Monty Don shared some devastating news with fans(Image: BBC)
A third responded: “I am sorry for your loss.”
A fourth commented: “I am so sorry, Monty. Dogs are such a special part of our lives.”
Monty also has golden retriever Ned, who is currently the main canine star of Gardeners’ World. He also has Patti, who is seldom featured on camera, reports the Express.
Monty is renowned for his affection for dogs, with several of his previous pets featuring on Gardeners’ World with him.
His dogs Nigel and Nellie were adored stars of the popular BBC programme before they passed away.
He shared the news his dog Peggy had died on Instagram(Image: @themontydon/instagram)
Nigel died in 2020, with Monty informing fans: “I am very sorry to announce that Nigel has died. To the end he was happy, healthy and his usual calm, lovely self. But he was suddenly taken ill.”
Nellie then passed away in 2023, with the BBC star sharing on Instagram: “I remember her not with sadness but gratitude for the way she enriched my life.”
Monty opened up about his pets in a previous blog post, discussing the importance of having dog-friendly gardens.
He wrote: “A page dedicated to dogs on his blog says: “I have lived with dogs all my life and so it is absolutely natural to me that wherever I am in the garden I should be accompanied by a dog or two. It is their garden as much as mine or any other members of the family.
“Something that I take for granted is that, by and large, they do absolutely no damage and respect the garden completely. They (rarely) dig holes or crash through the flower beds. They do treat the long paths as bowling alleys down which they career in chase of the ball that we are obliged to throw, but it is harmless enough.
“The coppice holds the graves, marked by headstones, of Beaufort, Red, Poppy and Barry, as well as the two cats Stimpy and Blue. They all enriched our lives immeasurably, and are now all a permanent part of the garden that they loved.”
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