Russell Crowe is mourning the loss of life of his beloved canine, Louis.
The actor shared on Twitter Thursday that his 16-month-old pet was struck by a truck and handed away virtually immediately on the two-year anniversary of his father’s loss of life. Alongside a close-up picture of the canine’s face, he wrote, “That is Louis the Papillion. 16 months previous. Tiny, cheeky, courageous. He received my coronary heart.” He continued, “Sadly as we speak, on the second anniversary of my father’s passing, Louis was hit by a truck. We tried to get him to the vet, however he died in my arms whereas I used to be telling him how a lot we cherished him.” A whole bunch of followers replied with their condolences, together with the animal rights group PETA, who wrote, “We’re heartbroken for you and so deeply sorry on your loss. Louis shall be in your coronary heart perpetually. Sending all of our love, consolation, and energy ❤️”
It was clear from his social media accounts simply how a lot Louis meant to Crowe. In a earlier snapshot of the duo shared on Twitter in December 2022, they wore patching polo shirts and Crowe captioned the picture, “I’m by no means a fan of dressing canine up, however, a buddy purchased little Louis a @RalphLauren polo so he can match with dad. I feel the opposite canine on the farm are going to get jealous. Fairly humorous.”
As Crowe acknowledged, the accident coincides with the second anniversary of the loss of life of his father John Alexander Crowe, who handed away in Australia on March 30, 2021. On the time, the Gladiator star additionally wrote on Twitter that he hoped the information would attain all those that cherished his late father. “I arrived again within the bush final evening. At present, though the solar is shining and the torrential rain has abated, this date will perpetually be tinged with disappointment. My expensive previous man, my lovely dad, probably the most light of males, has handed away,” he wrote on the time. “I am posting this as a result of I do know there are folks all around the world who’s coronary heart he touched and who’s ribs he tickled along with his sparkly eyes and his cheeky perspective to everybody, and every part, and that is in all probability as environment friendly a technique as any to go on the information.” He completed his tribute by writing, “John Alexander Crowe. thirteenth March 1936- thirtieth March 2021. Born in Christchurch, New Zealand. Handed away in Coffs Harbour, NSW, his residence for the final 25 years. Relaxation In Peace.”
