Fearne Cotton has been left 'heartbroken' after her beloved cat Lula, her 'best friend of 20 years', died.
The 40-year-old DJ and author took to social media to share the sad news that the cat had died, and she paid tribute to her much-loved mog in a sweet post on Instagram.
“Yesterday I said goodbye to my best mate of twenty years. I’m heart broken and still in shock that she’s gone,” the mother-of-two told her 3.4 million followers on Wednesday.
“I’m mostly just so grateful that I got twenty years with my darling Lula. She was the most loyal and loving creature ever,” Fearne added, as she looked back on their time together.
“Twenty years ago I picked up Lula and Keloy from the @themayhew animal home and took them back to my then little cottage in Harrow,” she continued.
“Since then we’ve moved all around the place and they’ve stuck by me through thick and thin.
“Lula saw me at my best and worst and always without judgement. She brought unbelievable amounts of love into my life and for that I will be forever grateful,” she wrote in the emotional post.
“It feels like the end of an era as I literally can’t remember a time before she was in my world,” the Happy Place podcast host said.
Fearne concluded her tribute: “Old bird, I will never forget you and the love you gave me. I hope you know how loved you were. You’ll always be in my heart.”
The former Radio 1 DJ also uploaded several touching snaps of her cat, with one showing her hugging Lula, and another touching snap of the pet kissing her nose.
Her famous friends were quick to send their support to the heartbroken star, with former I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! winner Giovanna Fletcher writing: “So sorry to hear this Fearne. Lula was such a beaut of a cat! Sending you all so much love! Xxx.”
Funnyman Alan Carr left three love heart emojis on the post, while Fearne’s best friend Gok Wan commented: “Huge love darling x.”
“Aw so sorry Fearne, I know that sadness. Sending lots of love and 20 years in a happy loving home is pure feline goals all the way!” Sophie Ellis-Bextor wrote, as author and presenter Dawn O'Porter added: “Oh sweetheart I’m so sorry it’s the saddest thing. What an angel xx.”
Fellow cat owner and Harry Potter star Evanna Lynch sent her condolences to the grieving star, as she wrote: “She was so lucky to have you as her friend and guardian in this world and your souls will always be connected. Hope you get to rest and process this week.”
