Ant McPartlin and Lisa Armstrong Divide Beloved Dog Hurley’s Ashes
Television presenter Ant McPartlin and his ex-wife Lisa Armstrong have cremated their cherished Labrador, Hurley, and divided his ashes equally, marking a poignant end to an era for the former couple.
A Shared Loss, Separate Memorials
The pair, who married in 2006 and welcomed Hurley into their lives in 2013 amid struggles to have children, reunited for the first time in eight years during Hurley’s final hours last month according to sources. Following his passing, both Ant and Lisa will hold private individual memorial ceremonies.
Bittersweet Reunion After Years of Distance
The division of ashes comes after a bitter £30 million divorce battle following their 2018 split. Their animosity had previously led to logistical arrangements where Lisa’s mother and Ant’s personal assistant handled weekly custody exchanges of Hurley as reported by Britbrief. However, they set aside their differences to be with Hurley during his final moments.
Final Moments and Public Grief
Ant McPartlin revealed that Hurley died in his arms, with all family members present as he shared on a podcast with Declan Donnelly. He described the experience as both sad and lovely, expressing deep grief and acknowledging the difficulty of adjusting to life without Hurley. Lisa Armstrong also paid tribute to Hurley by sharing throwback photos on Instagram.
The End of an Era
Hurley was the last remaining connection between Ant and Lisa. An insider stated that his passing likely signifies the complete end of any future contact between the former couple as reported by the Daily Mail. Ant credited Hurley with helping him through his struggles with addiction.
Custody Battles and a New Chapter
Following their separation, the couple engaged in a custody battle over Hurley, eventually agreeing to share him on a weekly basis. Ant has since married Anne-Marie Corbett and they welcomed their first child, Wilder, in May 2024.
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