Viewers of Love Your Garden were shocked to find that the show’s star had died of cancer.
Alan Titchmarsh, 74, was followed on ITV as he transformed the garden of Harri Torr, 15, from Hull, who was battling osteosarcoma, a kind of bone cancer.
A tribute indicated Harri had died from the condition at the conclusion of the show, which initially aired in 2020 and was rebroadcast on the channel on Tuesday (August 22) night.
‘And we’re very sad to say that since this programme was made, teenager Harri has passed away,’ it read.
Viewers were left devastated, with one writing: ‘Really hope Harri got to make some memories with his mum #loveyourgarden What a brave young man #dustinmyeyes.’
Another shared: ‘Harry What a beautiful brave, special soul. He was so excited for his garden transformation, so he could enjoy the time he has left in nature. So sorry to hear he has passed life is cruel. Rest in peace Harry. #loveyourgarden.’
Oh no 😭💔 rip Harry 😭 may you be in your own beautiful garden somewhere over the rainbow 🌈 💔#LoveYourGarden
— Jo Jo (@joannew0112) August 22, 2023
Jeez Alan Titchmarshes Love Your Garden was a tough watch tonight 😪 #Harry #bonecancer #loveyourgarden pic.twitter.com/23BVKDDV9Y
— David Bowden (@davebowden53) August 22, 2023
Harry ❤️What a beautiful brave, special soul. He was so excited for his garden transformation,so he could enjoy the time he has left in nature. So sorry to hear he has passed 😞life is cruel. Rest in peace Harry 💙#loveyourgarden
— Michelle (@ShellXM) August 22, 2023
Really hope Harri got to make some memories with his mum #loveyourgarden
What a brave young man ❤️#dustinmyeyes— Lisa James 💙🦋 (@lisajames0174) August 22, 2023
‘Oh no rip Harry may you be in your own beautiful garden somewhere over the rainbow #LoveYourGarden,’ a third added.
In 2018, Harri was discovered with cancer in his leg bone, which he had initially misdiagnosed as a fractured ankle.
Doctors then discovered malignancies in his lungs, and he had severe chemotherapy and surgery, including amputation surgery below his left knee.
The cancer reappeared a year after he finished therapy, and Harri was given three to twelve months to survive.
On Love Your Garden, Harri discussed his fears for his family while he battled cancer.
He said: ‘I was more worried about my family than myself and what they would have to come to terms with.
‘It’s about making the most of life, even if you have a condition or cancer, you have to live every day like you’re dying.
‘That’s how you have to live your life.’
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