Robbie Williams and wife share heartbreaking family update
Robbie Williams and wife Ayda have been left heartbroken following the death on their beloved dogs, Poupette and Walle.
The British pop star, 50, took to Instagram on Friday to share the devastating news, saying that the two dogs died together in their sleep.
In a heartfelt tribute to Instagram, his wife Ayda shared that Poupette had been with her for nearly two decades.
“Today, our dogs Poupette & Walle left this planet to start an adventure in an infinite galaxy far, far away," she began.
“They died together in bed, listening to ‘Dancing Queen’, surrounded by tremendous love.
“For those of you who don’t know about Poupette and Walle, here’s some backstory …
“Poupette’s been with me 18 years. From the day we met, she was my soulmate. I was a single girl, and all of a sudden, with Poupette, I was a single mum.
“Everyone that knows me, called Poupette ‘my shadow’ … because wherever I’d go, she was right behind me.
“It’s weird how you can share so much with a being that can’t communicate back in the same language.
“But, that’s the beauty of unconditional love … it needs no words.”
She explained that when she started dating Robbie, he fell in love with Poupette "instantly" and took her on as his own dog.
“Rob, at the time, had 3 big dogs & I assumed he’d baulk at the idea of having to take a tiny, white, fluffy dog on the streets, shouting ‘Poupette’ with a Northern English accent," she said.
“But, Rob immediately fell in love with her and all of a sudden, the big tattooed, popstar … became a small-fluffy-dog kinda guy.”
The couple decided to get Walle a year later, and “from that day forward, on 4th of July, we officially became a blended family.”
Their dogs even played a big role on their wedding day in 2010, with Poupette as Ayda's maid of honour, and Walle as Robbie's best man.
“Through the years, Poupette & Walle have been there for the birth of all 4 children, multiple tours, countries, & all the ups & downs that life has thrown our way the past 14 years since we said, ‘I do’.”
“As time has gone on, we have had to say our sad goodbyes to each of those bridesmaids & groomsmen … Miraculously, Poupette & Walle have held on.
“Recently, Rob and I renewed our marriage vows. There’s a lot of things we’re facing now (more on that another time) and we wanted to celebrate what was good in our lives; family & love.
“Just as 14 years ago … Poupette was my maid of honor & Walle was Rob’s man.”
The star admitted that she would be taking the next few days to grieve over her "fur bestie" and how she loves them "with all her heart."
Many fans shared their condolences for the couple, with one writing: “Oh that is so sad, they will be truly missed! Sending you all the biggest hugs!”
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