Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick has received an outpouring of support after sharing a heart-wrenching update. Since 2012, she has portrayed the character of village vet Vanessa on the long-standing ITV soap opera, engaging in numerous significant plotlines.

Beyond her television role, Michelle enjoys a blissful relationship with her spouse, Kate Brooks, whom she met while working on Emmerdale. Kate, a talented TV executive, transitioned from being a series producer on Emmerdale to assuming the role of producer for Coronation Street in 2024.

Following Michelle’s divorce in 2017, she and Kate began dating, culminating in their wedding ceremony in Memphis in 2019. The couple now has two children, a son named Edward “Teddy” Peter Brooks, born in 2020, and a daughter named Betty Brooks, born in November 2022.

However, tragedy struck on Tuesday as Michelle shared the sad news of their family pet’s passing. In an Instagram post, she paid tribute to their dog, Fred, expressing their deep sorrow at his loss after a valiant battle. The heartfelt message conveyed their love for Fred and their enduring memories of him.

Supportive messages poured in from Michelle’s followers, including fellow soap actors like Amy Walsh and Tina O’Brien, offering condolences and sympathy. The news deeply touched fans who expressed their sorrow and fondness for Fred in the comments section.