Paris Hilton’s longtime sidekick, her Chihuahua named Tinkerbell, has passed away from old age at the age of 14.
At the height of Hilton’s fame, Tinkerbell was arguably just as famous as her owner. Hilton went as far as to call her a “legend” in an Instagram post announcing her death.
“My heart is broken I am so sad & devastated. After 14 amazing years together my baby Tinkerbell has passed away of old age,” she wrote on Instagram.
“I feel like I've lost a member of my family. She was such a special & incredible soul. We went through so much together. I can't believe she's gone. I will miss her & think about her for the rest of my life. I love you Tinky, you are a Legend & will never be forgotten.”
Hilton went on to post a series of memories of Tinkerbell, including her involvement in a Guess campaign she once shot.
The hotel heiress then posted a collage of photos of Tinkerbell and thanked fans for their condolences as she grieves the loss.
“Thank you for all so much for your kind words & condolences. It's really helping me through this very sad & painful time. It feels good to know that Tinkerbell was loved by all &touched the lives of so many,” she wrote.
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