Countryfile's Matt Baker 'broken' as he announces family member's death Countryfile star Matt Baker has announced that a beloved family member has died. 4 May 2026 Matt Baker's beloved dog Bob has died. Countryfile star Matt Baker The Countryfile star has been left "broken" since his Border Collie passed away "a while" ago, and Matt thanked his "ultimate companion" for bringing joy to his, his wife Nicola Mooney, and their children's, Luke, 18, and Molly, 16, lives in a heartfelt tribute shared on Instagram on Monday (04.05.26).