Britain’s Got Talent star dog Pudsey dies aged 11

Sad news tonight as Pudsey, the beloved dog who won hearts on Britain’s Got Talent, has passed away aged 11. His owner Ashleigh Butler shared an emotional tribute on Instagram, leaving fans heartbroken.

Emotional farewell from Ashleigh Butler

Ashleigh opened up about her loss, saying: “I can’t honestly believe I am writing these words. My handsome man has gone, and I don’t know what to do without him.”

“My heart is broken, and I don’t know how I’m going to get through this. It hurts so much, that my handsome, incredible Pudsey Bear will never be by my side, where he belongs, again.”

Remembering a once-in-a-lifetime dog

She reflected on their time together: “We only had 11 years together, but they were the best years ever. He was my one in a billion dog that will never be replaced.”

Ashleigh added, “I don’t need to list all his endless accomplishments to prove how incredible he was to me.”

Final goodbye

Closing her tribute, she wrote: “Sleep tight my handsome man, I love you lots xxxx.”

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