MIRANDA Hart was devastated after her dog Peggy died and announced she would be ‘taking a break’ from showbiz to grieve.
The Call The Midwife star, 48, was comforted by fans as she announced the sad news on Instagram.
Miranda shared a touching tribute to her dog Peggy, who was her “rock”, on Sunday.
She wrote: “Last week I said goodbye to my beautiful, darling dog Peggy.
I share because I shared her with you when I wrote Peggy and Me and many of you took her to your hearts.
I have always been amused by and grateful for the pictures and gifts she was showered with. She used a blanket a fan gave her in Australia until the end.
She was recognised more than once in public when friends walked her and once when I was walking her and the woman looked at me said ‘oh my goodness… is that Peggy, I can’t believe it.’
And then looked at me again, when I thought I might be showered in a compliment, and she just said suspiciously ‘how come you get to walk her?’ I proudly and with a lot of internal giggles said ‘I am Peggy’s owner!’
Fellow dog owners will know the excruciating sadness of losing your loyal, loving best friend. The pain mirrors the unique joy, connection, comfort and love they bring.
And Peggy was my absolute rock and source of all those things. Their uncompromising, unconditional loving presence is such an incredible gift. Enjoy your dogs as much as you can. They are great teachers.”
Miranda then announced she would take some time away out of the limelight to heal.
She said: “I’m using this time to take some time away from work / posting to write and rest and see what the new chapter will be.
Take very good gentle care of yourselves, please thank you please.
Peggy – you were always by my side and always on my side. I will miss you everyday.”
Fans flooded her Instagram to send her condolences.
One wrote: “Omg I am so sorry, she was a massive part of your life, I am crying for you right now I’m so sorry .”
Another said: ” All fellow dog owners will feel your pain. Enjoy the memories x”
