EastEnders star Michelle Collins announces death of her beloved dog
EastEnders star Michelle Collins announced the death of "beautiful little Humphrey" on Instagram on Friday (20.03.26).
Michelle Collins' dog has died.
The EastEnders actress took to Instagram on Friday (20.03.26) to announce that her "beautiful little Humphrey" passed away this week.
Michelle, 63, shared a photo collage of the Shih Tzu over the years - including bonding with her and her husband Mike Davidson - with the caption: "He came into my life about 16 years ago from the rescue charity alldogsmatter and he has been my steadfast companion everywhere since.
"I can’t think of a single dressing room that I have been in without him. He would often be seen in one of my baskets or bags accompanying me on theatre tours or shopping trips (often escaping from the changing rooms at inappropriate moments).
“He’s visited retirement homes, hospitals and made lots of children smile (grown ups too) with his gentle nature and tongue that always sticks out. (sic)"
Michelle - best known for playing Cindy Beale on the BBC soap - said Humphrey and Mike instantly bonded when they first met.
She continued: "When I met my husband 14 years ago I had to relinquish some of that time because Mike developed such a close bond with him that he would often go with him to his work or be his only company when I was away or working late.
"The only trouble with that was he often tried clipping Humphrey’s hair himself…. which didn’t always work out to plan. (sic)"
Humphrey's death has left a big void in the lives of Michelle and Mike - who got married during a low-key ceremony at Islington Town Hall in August 2022 after 10 years together.
The Coronation Street alum added: "I cannot begin to describe how much joy he has brought into our lives and it is truly heart wrenching that he will no longer be there when I open my front door, wake up in the morning or go to sleep at night.
"Today Mike said to me, 'My world was just a better place with him in it and I feel lost. (sic)'"
Michelle ended her emotional caption by declaring Humphrey - "a.k.a The Humph" - as her "favourite hello and my hardest goodbye".
