Hugh Jackman has announced the death of his family dog Dali, who was 11 years old.
The Australian actor took to Instagram to share two sweet photos with the French bulldog, who was just shy of turning 12.
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“It’s a very sad day for our family. Dali, our beloved Frenchie, passed away last night,” Jackman, 53, wrote.
“He would’ve been 12 next month… which I’m told is a long life for this breed.
“I always, always called him the ROCKSTAR. Because he was!
“He marched to the beat of his own drum, was beloved by the whole world, and boy did he have a good life,” the Greatest Showman actor continued.
“We will miss him but know he’s howling in heaven, ruling the roost and enjoying the all-you-can-eat buffet.
“RIP Dalí Rockstar Jackman. We love you!” the tribute ended.
He has previously called Dali “the Chairman of my welcome home committee”.
The Jackman family adopted Dali in 2010, before adopting another dog, a poodle-terrier named Allegra.
Dali and Allegra were often seen on Instagram going fo.r walks on the beach or around New York
‘So proud of Deb’
Dali and Allegra were there when Jackman’s wife Deborra-Lee Furness, 66, was named an Officer of the Order of Australia.
The X-Men actor shared a tribute for his wife, which included a photo of Furness smiling as she held their two dogs.
“So proud of Deb! Today she was named an Officer (AO) of the Order of Australia, ”his post from her began.
“For almost 30 years, I’ve firsthand witnessed her endless generosity and commitment to service.
“Her intolerance for injustice, and her heart which is as large as our great country,” the proud husband continued.
“Today everyone else gets to understand and appreciate her incredible work. As for her service to the arts, the breadth and depth of her work is extraordinary.
“Also she is the greatest actress I have worked with… And, I’m not just saying that!”
Furness has spent years campaigning to change adoption laws, an issue that is close to her heart, and that has earned her a place on the Australia Day Honors List.
Jackman and Furness married in April 1996 after meeting on the set of the Australian TV drama Corelli in 1995.
They welcomed two children by adoption, Oscar, 21, and Ava, 16.
When speaking on The Morning Show In 2020, Furness raised to viewers’ attention that there were 45,000 children living in the out-of-home care system (as of November 2020).
“When you think about 45,000 kids, that would fill a football stadium,” Furness said.
“They’ve measured that physically, emotionally, and mentally, these kids do not develop and they do not thrive – that’s why we are so insistent on saying that they need permanency in their lives because every moment counts for these kids,” the actress told hosts Kylie Gillies and Larry Emdur.
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