Russell Crowe is a beloved actor who has had a tremendous career. The last couple of years have been very hard for the 58-year-old actor. He has opened up about a massive loss he has faced…
Keep reading to learn more about what Russell Crowe is going through…
Russell Crowe is an actor from the other side of the pond who has made a massive mark in Hollywood. His roles in films like Gladiator and A Beautiful Mind have cemented his role as a top actor in the industry.
In 2021, the actor tragically lost his father John Crowe. John died on March 30, 2021. He was 85 years old at the time of his passing. He passed away in his home of 25 years in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales in Australia.
The actor posted a heartfelt tribute to his late dad.
“I’m posting this because I know there are people all over the world who’s heart he touched and who’s ribs he tickled with his sparkly eyes and his cheeky attitude to everyone, and everything,” the actor wrote. “And this is probably as efficient a method as any to pass on the news.”
“I arrived back in the bush last night,” the tribute continued. “Today, although the sun is shining and the torrential rain has abated, this date will forever be tinged with sadness. My dear old man, my beautiful dad, the most gentle of men, has passed away.”
I’m not at all a fan of dressing dogs up, but, a friend bought little Louis a @RalphLauren polo so he can match with dad. I think the other dogs on the farm are going to get jealous. Pretty funny. pic.twitter.com/odmCZwfvA8
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) December 21, 2022
Apart from announcing major things such as this, the actor seems to prefer to keep a low profile. But despite this, the actor posted an adorable post about his dog, Louis the Papillion.
He wrote, “I’m not at all a fan of dressing dogs up, but, a friend bought little Louis a @RalphLauren polo so he can match with dad,” he wrote at the time. “I think the other dogs on the farm are going to get jealous. Pretty funny.”
But now, the actor has posted a heartbreaking update about little Louis. The little dog passed away after being hit by a truck. The actor took to Twitter to express his grief.
This is Louis the Papillion.
16 months old.
Tiny, cheeky, brave. He won my heart.
Unfortunately today, on the second anniversary of my fathers passing, Louis was hit by a truck.
We tried to get him to the vet, but he died in my arms while I was telling him how much we loved him. pic.twitter.com/zIwzUz8Ljx— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) March 30, 2023
He wrote how on the second anniversary of his father’s passing, already a sad day for the actor he experienced yet another heartbreak. The actor wrote that he held the little dog in his arms, telling him how much he was loved. They rushed him to the vet but it seemed it was too late, the dog died in the actor’s arms.
He wrote, “This is Louis the Papillion. 16 months old. Tiny, cheeky, brave. He won my heart. Unfortunately today, on the second anniversary of my father’s passing, Louis was hit by a truck. We tried to get him to the vet, but he died in my arms while I was telling him how much we loved him.”
We are sending our thoughts and well wishes to the actor during this tough time. Please join us in sending him your prayers during this tough time.
