Matt Baker has been flooded with messages of love and support after sharing tragic news on social media. The presenter took to Instagram on Sunday (August 11) and announced the sad passing of his beloved Labrador, Annie. Matt, who has been among the commentators at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, shared his heartbreaking news in a touching post alongside which he shared a montage of snapshots highlighting some of hist most precious memories with his beloved pet.

Alongside the post the 46-year-old wrote: "Sad to say we’ve said our goodbyes to Annie our beautiful Lab. She helped me and Nicola raise our kids and we owe her so much - just pleased we were all with her at home." READ MORE: Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan defended by fans after sharing nighttime snap of £3.

5 million home Matt continued: "I’m sure you’ll agree the reason we all love our dogs so much is, because the only time they break our hearts is when they leave us. XXXX." The messages quickly came flooding in.

@nannynetty56 said: "So so sorry to hear your sad news. It truly is like losing one of the family. But remember - between Hello & Goodbye there was so much love.

" @sarahsstyleofart wrote: "We lost our beloved black lab a few months ago. Sending so much love." @lisagannonuk commented: "So sorry to read this Matt.

Sending a virtual hug." @lizalmond44 replied: "So sorry to hear this. Animals show so much love it’s hard to say goodbye.

Sending you all my condolences." @tipsybunting shared: "So sorry to h.