Angie Kent of Gogglebox Australia relayed the tragic news that her closest friend Tommy, age 42, has passed away.
Tuesday, the 33-year-old television personality uploaded several photos to Instagram along with a heartfelt tribute to Tommy.
Angie lived with Tom, who had Down syndrome, in Sydney for approximately three years, along with erstwhile Gogglebox Australia co-star Yvie Jones.
The video depicts the couple embracing Tom, singing karaoke in a vehicle with Whitney Houston, and dancing in the background as Tom views a music video.
‘Goodbye for now, not forever my prince. I forgot to add Tommy with the main loves of his life,’ she penned.
‘All our rescue dogs over the years. I could not have met a person who loved dogs more than this man.
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‘I’ve been quiet on here since I found out the news of the passing of one of my best friends.’
Angie continued: ‘Shock, mourning, grieving and feeling all the feels! I think it’s important to take time and stay present.’
Fans sent their love to the TV star, with one person writing: ‘So beautiful, cutes. So beautiful. He is looking after you now. He loves you soooooo much.’
Another added: ‘Aw your friendship was so beautiful and you have the most wonderful, hilarious memories with you forever now.’
‘You lit up his world just as much as he lit up yours,’ a third commented.
Angie has previously discussed her 2019 living arrangement with Tommy.
She said: ‘I’m there to help him with his diabetes to get him up in the morning and to help him have a healthy routine.’
The television personality, who has appeared on The Bachelorette and Dancing with the Stars, first became a ubiquitous name when she and her housemate Yvie appeared on Gogglebox Australia.
Gogglebox Australia is available on Network 10 for streaming.
