Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRadio presenter Greg James and author Bella Mackie announced the death of their beloved chocolate labrador, Barney, who was put down on Monday. James missed his breakfast radio show on Tuesday and returned on Wednesday to pay an emotional tribute to his dog. Mackie shared a picture celebrating the first review of her new book, 'Claw's Out,' acknowledging it was 'very welcome good news at a very sad time'. An Instagram commenter criticised Mackie, stating it was 'too soon before your pup died', prompting her to respond with 'F*** you'. James also hit back at the troll, stating that their grief and how they deal with it is 'absolutely nothing to do with you'. In fullGreg James and wife Bella Mackie hit out at critic as couple grieve dogMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in