Robbie Williams and wife share heartbreaking family update
<p>Robbie Williams and wife Ayda have been left heartbroken following the death on their beloved dogs, Poupette and Walle. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>In a heartfelt tribute to Instagram, his wife Ayda shared that Poupette had been with her for nearly two decades. </p>
<p>“Today, our dogs Poupette & Walle left this planet to start an adventure in an infinite galaxy far, far away," she began.</p>
<p>“They died together in bed, listening to ‘Dancing Queen’, surrounded by tremendous love.</p>
<p>“For those of you who don’t know about Poupette and Walle, here’s some backstory …</p>
<p>“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.</p>
<p>“Everyone that knows me, called Poupette ‘my shadow’ … because wherever I’d go, she was right behind me.</p>
<p>“It’s weird how you can share so much with a being that can’t communicate back in the same language.</p>
<p>“But, that’s the beauty of unconditional love … it needs no words.”</p>
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<p>She explained that when she started dating Robbie, he fell in love with Poupette "instantly" and took her on as his own dog. </p>
<p>“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.</p>
<p>“But, Rob immediately fell in love with her and all of a sudden, the big tattooed, popstar … became a small-fluffy-dog kinda guy.”</p>
<p>The couple decided to get Walle a year later, and “from that day forward, on 4th of July, we officially became a blended family.”</p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>“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’.”</p>
<p>“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.</p>
<p>“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.</p>
<p>“Just as 14 years ago … Poupette was my maid of honor & Walle was Rob’s man.”</p>
<p>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." </p>
<p>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!”</p>
<p><em>Images: Instagram</em></p>
