BBC newsreader Sophie Raworth ‘heartbroken’ as beloved dog is killed in horror car crash
The BBC newsreader, 52, took to Twitter as she gathered enough strength to share the devastating news that Winnie was tragically hit by a car on Friday night
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Sophie Raworth was left “utterly heartbroken” after her beloved dog was killed in a horror car crash.
The BBC newsreader, 52, took to Twitter as she gathered enough strength to share the devastating news that Winnie was tragically hit by a car on Friday night.
She wrote: “Our gorgeous cavapoo puppy Winnie died on Friday night. She was hit by a car, chasing squirrels.
“I never knew it was possible to love a dog that much. A total joy and my constant companion. She was also my newest running buddy. She loved running. Utterly heartbroken.”
The heartbreaking news saw fans and fellow newsreaders like flock to the comments to wish their condolences to Sophie.
BBC Breakfast’s Dan Walker was among the first to comment on the tragedy, sharing a snap of his own pup as he wrote: “Very sorry to hear that Sophie. They just become such an important part of life.”
Meanwhile fellow newsreader Ashitha Nagesh penned: “This is such sad news, I’m so sorry for your loss x.”
BBC Points West presenter Alex Lovell added: “Oh Sophie. I’m so sorry. It’s heartbreaking and crushing. Give yourself time to grieve. The loss is equivalent to a family member – to those who truly love.”
TV star Davina McCall also replied: “Nooooooooo… nooo… I’m so sorry x.”
The tragedy comes as Sophie revealed she felt “claustrophobic” reporting about coronavirus as the world “became smaller”.
Despite that, she found the perfect way of beating the feeling though, as she took to the roads and embraced running.
Speaking to Runner’s World UK, Sophie said: “It was the first story I’ve ever done where it wasn’t something you could escape.
“After all, it’s affecting your life as much as everybody else’s.”
She added: “This has been like no story I’ve done before. At work we live and breathe it, there’s no escape whatsoever. I did start to feel really claustrophobic. Everybody’s world is just that bit smaller.”
Sophie said running is the one thing that has offered a respite: “Running – particularly when I can go at the weekend and run free in the countryside – has become a real escape. I love it.
“It makes me really happy. I can just run along, not see anyone, get lung fulls of fresh air and not think about anything at all. It just silences your brain.”
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