At times like this, words are not enough. Below are the photos showing Spongebob's final moments with us. The end came quickly and we like to think he suffered no pain, although I did see Breezy club him with a toilet roll moments before his demise.

Propped up by pillows and smiling through the pain

Breezy reads him his last rites

Me and Spongey B talking about the good times

And then he was gone...

At times like these, it's important to feel that you are not alone and we know that Spongey B touched many lives while he was with us. With this in mind, please feel free to leave any messages of condolance in the box below.

Donations would be accepted gratefully too. The balloon man is back in Uxbridge on Friday. I need a replacement.