They are mourning the loss of their beloved pet: Tom Brady (46) and ex-wife Gisele Bündchen (43) have lost their pit bull mix Lulu. The former couple shared throwback photos of their family dog ​​on Instagram. “Our little Lulu, our guardian angel, has gone to heaven. She will live in our hearts forever. We already miss her so much!” wrote the model in her profile. She also shared a photo gallery in which she and her children Benjamin (14) and Vivian (11) can be seen cuddling with the dog. Behind it she added the hashtag “unconditional love” and “RIPLua” with a heart emoji.

Numerous users commented on the post and expressed their condolences. Even the animal rights organization Peta weighed in: “Our hearts hurt for the loss of your beloved Lulu. We extend our deepest condolences to you and the family. May the cherished memories of Lulu bring comfort and may her spirit remain in your hearts forever .”

The former American football player also published a photo of the two children with their dog Lua in his Instagram story and added the text “We love you Lua RIP” with a heart emoji. The 46-year-old also shared a single photo with his followers in a story and wrote: “Forever in our hearts.”

As People reported, the ex-couple adopted the pit bull mix, who has been an important part of the family. In the past, they shared various photos of Lulu on social media. In 2014, the dog even appeared with Brady in a promotional video for the UGG brand in Australia.

In October 2022, Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady announced their divorce after 13 years of marriage. The 43-year-old moved to Miami with their two children Benjamin and Vivian. She still has a good relationship with Jack (16), Brady’s son from a previous relationship.