Louise Redknapp says her ‘heart is broken’ as beloved dog Rudi dies after 12 years

Louise Redknapp has announced the death of her beloved dog Rudi, paying an emotional tribute to the family pet after 12 years together.

The TV personality shared the heart breaking news on social media, revealing that Rudi had died on Wednesday, October 21.

Sharing a series of memories and photos of her pet, Louise wrote: “Our hearts are broken, our gorgeous boy Rudi went to sleep forever today.”

The TV personality shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram

Louise Redknapp/Instagram

“Thank you for 12 amazing years of love and memories Rudes, you were the most gentle, loving boy, you’ve grown old watching Chaz and Beau grow up and kept Banks in check from day one and been my shadow since the day we got you as a tiny wrinkly puppy.”

The former Eternal singer also recalled Rudi's mischievous personality, revealing that he had earned the nickname “Roudini” for his ability to escape any barricade put in place to contain him.

She added: “We’re going to miss you doing whatever you feel like doing when you feel like doing it, managing to escape any barricade put in place ‘Roudini’, telling Banksy off, pawing us all for strokes 24/7 and most of all those wrinkles and that little curly tail wagging when we come through the front door.

Louise ended her tribute with a poignant farewell, saying the family would miss Rudi “so so much”.

The former Eternal singer recalled Rudi's ‘mischievous’ personality

Louise Redknapp/Instagram

“Sleep tight our handsome Rudi rudi rudi go chase those squirrels over the rainbow bridge and be reunited with Blu,” she added.

Signing off the message, Louise wrote: “Love you forever. Mummy, Chaz, Beau and Banksy.”

The post was accompanied by broken-heart and paw-print emojis, as Louise shared her grief with her followers.