The Bachelorette’s Angie Kent mourns the loss of her best friend Tommy

The Bachelorette’s Angie Kent shared the heartbreaking news that her best friend Tommy has passed away at the age of 42.

The 33-year-old shared a gallery of photos on her Instagram on Tuesday alongside some sad words.

“Goodbye, not forever my prince. I forgot to add Tommy with the most important loves of his life,” she captioned a photo of Tommy with her dogs.

“All of our rescue dogs over the years. I couldn’t have met a person who loved dogs more than this man.’

“I’ve been quiet here since I heard the news of one of my best friends passing.”

Angie continued, “Shock, grieving, grieving and feeling all the feelings! I think it’s important to take time and stay present.’

Angie lived with Tom in Sydney for about three years, along with former Gogglebox Australia co-star Yvie Jones.

Tom had Down syndrome and diabetes that required full-time care, which Angie intervened before.

“I’m here to help him with his diabetes, wake him up in the morning, and help him have a healthy routine,” Angie told The Project in 2019.

The TV star, who has since moved to a new place, said Tom was always a joy to live with and often put a smile on her face.

The 33-year-old shared a gallery of photos on her Instagram on Tuesday alongside some sad words

Angie and Tom’s living arrangement was set up by his mother Rachael Haggett, who wanted her son to live a fulfilling life outside of a group care home.

“She’s not just ‘The Bachelorette,’ she’s a very caring, responsible young woman. She’s very skilled at being a supportive person and a good friend,” she said.

Angie took care of Tom in exchange for rent, but never saw it as a simple transaction.

She has taken Tom abroad to Bali and the UK, which his mother said was not easy due to his intellectual disability.

Angie lived with Tom in Sydney for about three years, along with former Gogglebox Australia co-star Yvie Jones

“It was a crazy dysfunctional family, but it just worked,” Angie said.

“It’s one of those things where it doesn’t feel like work because there’s so much love, you’re like a family.”

Rachael said the arrangement has enabled her son to enjoy life more and wishes more disabled people had the opportunity.

“If you could get more support, I think more families would do it,” she said.

Tom had Down syndrome and diabetes that required full-time care, which Angie intervened before